Plastic Recycling Facts — The truth about recycling plastic bags
As businesses across the US commit to a greener future, it seems the days of free plastic bags in every grocery store are numbered. In fact, recent bans designed to discourage their use have been sweeping the nation, with California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New York, Oregon, and Vermont imposing state-wide legislation on single-use plastic…Read More…
How can grocery stores reduce waste?
If you’ve ever looked at your shopping cart and wondered at the volume and variety of packaging materials it contains, then you’re probably already aware that grocery store waste is a challenge. Whether through the disposal of food items that are no longer fit for sale, the plastic wrap containing the products, or dealing with…Read More…
5 key features to consider when choosing the right bin
We recently spoke with CleanRiver Solutions about how offices can pick the right waste receptacles for their space. Whether you represent a large business, small business or university, the importance of choosing the right waste strategy is crucial to business operations. However, this begs the question: What kind of features should we be considering when…Read More…
What is commercial composting and how can cities manage organic waste?
Organics remain the largest single component of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the US, and while its rate of decomposition is relatively fast compared to petroleum-based materials such as plastic, the sheer amount of it can pose challenges for cities trying to effectively divert food waste. Whether its organic waste, yard trimmings, or even biodegradable…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…
Solutions for construction waste
What has very quickly become apparent during this period of disruption is that those services essential to our survival cover a much broader scope than people might have previously realized. In addition to frontline services, we are utterly dependent on food preparation and distribution, supermarkets and online stores, waste management services, and recycling facilities. The…Read More…
Home is where the recycling bin is – innovative houses made of waste
These are the startling figures that represent just part of the US construction industry’s waste generation. What’s more, these figures only add up the debris produced through demolition. While construction, in general, can quickly become wasteful, with concrete in particular known to be extremely resource-intensive, awareness of the issue is growing. In fact, as the…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…
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…
Artificial trees vs. real trees. Which is better for the environment?
Have you debated this topic among family and friends? At first glance, some consumers often think an artificial tree that lasts 5-10 years is the better choice to cutting down a tree and throwing it away year-after-year while others are of the opinion that the process to grow a real tree is much simpler. Consider the entire life cycle…Read More…