Ditch the deskside bins: A case study proving the value of centralized waste bins
Thinking about cutting ties with desk side bins in your office? RTS Sustainability Operations Manager, Shannon Bergstrom, sat down with Emily Kildow, Associate Director of Sustainability at Sidewalk Labs, to discuss her experience with implementing a centralized waste station while in her former role. Centralized waste stations While not new, centralized waste stations are beginning…Read More…
Earth Day 2020 — The Gen Z activists and innovators driving change
April 22 marks Earth Day, and the 50th anniversary of the “world’s largest environmental movement to drive transformative change for people and the planet”. Held in April each year, it provides an opportunity for people to focus entirely on global issues that affect us all, with this year’s edition shining the spotlight on climate change….Read More…
Commercial waste solutions for property managers
The recent move to working at home and homeschooling means a significant rise in waste coming out of residential buildings, and while there isn’t concrete information on exactly how steep this rise will be, some sources suggest that it could be upwards of 30%. For municipalities attempting to keep waste management services running as close…Read More…
How hotels can engage guests with sustainable waste management
In 2017, the Chicago Recycling Ordinance took effect, bringing with it new regulations aimed at boosting recycling in buildings of five or more units and expanding the list of materials that must be recycled. Waste separation was a key point within the ordinance while educating tenants or guests on proper recycling practices was also high…Read More…
What are cities doing about food waste?
Food waste is perhaps one of the most misunderstood waste streams we deal with today. Many assume since it is an organic material, it is of little consequence when sent to landfill. However, the reality surrounding food is very different, and alongside the significant resources required to produce it, dealing with what’s leftover places a…Read More…
Optimizing commercial waste management for your business
Companies are shifting towards making sustainability a core part of their business in response to shareholder, employee, and customer demands. Part of the shift includes optimizing how waste is managed and diverting more of it from landfill. So, in a large-scale environment, how can commercial waste management be implemented sustainably and responsibly? What is commercial…Read More…
The future of recycling — Looking to 2020 and beyond
As we enter the third decade of the millennium we must understand that global waste generation is one of the most pressing issues of our time—an inevitable by-product of capitalist and consumerist growth. A crisis that is not going away and is getting worse each year. That’s not to say that changes aren’t being made, but…Read More…
NYC Commercial Waste Zones and What They Mean for Your Business
TLDR The awardees for NYC Commercial Waste Zone have been released and now is the time to find the best hauler for your business. Help New York become cleaner and more sustainable by finding the right waste management provider today. As the largest commercial waste market in the US, and one of the earliest to…Read More…
Innovative gifts made from waste
It is worth remembering our collective purchasing power can make a difference on our eco-footprint. Whether you’re a big believer in the circular economy, you want to change the amount of plastic in our oceans, or you’re shocked by the sheer scale of our global food waste, perhaps it’s time to think outside the (gift)…Read More…
Composting food waste – what you need to know
Composting is currently one of the most effective ways to deal with food waste. Here we look at how it works and why waste reduction is always preferable. Food waste in the US is a growing issue, and it is estimated that around 40 million tons is sent to landfill each year, making up…Read More…