How to Prepare for a Circular Economy Talk of a circular economy is nothing new, but what is new is the increased interest in making this concept a reality. More and more businesses are moving in this direction and it’s likely that a lot of progress will be made in creating a circular economy in […]
See Your Options Before Placing An Order A custom promotional product is a big decision…but one that needs to be made these days in order to connect with and increase business with your key contacts. When you promote your business with a custom reusable bag, that bag will be out there promoting your business for […]
#GoReusableNow and Show Your School Spirit The name is different, but the mission is staying the same. RecycleMania is now known as Campus Race to Zero Waste. This organization strives to help colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada find effective solutions in order to reach the goal of going zero waste. This is […]
A Look Back at Our Top Eco-Friendly Stories Green news is always in demand, and we work hard to provide eco-friendly updates and stories. From tips around recycling and updates on the bag ban movement, there are always new developments and eco-information to share. Since retrospective lists are always fun this time of year, we […]
Spread Cheer and Go Green! The holidays are a busy time, but the holidays are also an opportunity to go easy on the planet and recycle. Between shopping both in stores and online, wrapping gifts, and sending cards, there is an abundance of paper and cardboard. Our friends at Two Sides NA (North America) shared […]
Bay State Going Green and Streamlining Waste Stream Big changes that will have a serious impact on the waste stream are coming to Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP), recently awarded $3.2 million. The MassDEP SMRP grant money aims to minimize trash carted off to landfills, increase recycling, […]
Dayton’s Two-Strike Recycling Rule Works to Decrease Wishcycling. Could Simplifying Recycling Work Instead? Recycling seems easy enough, but that is just not always the case. Sometimes it’s very easy to identify if an item can be recycled, but other times it can be hard to make the call. Trying to recycle non-recyclable items has a […]
Understanding Consumer Preferences in Shopping Bags Promotional marketing works, but only if you select an item that appeals to your customers. Reusable shopping bags are in demand partly due to awareness around the environmental benefits of going green, but also in response to an increase in single-use plastic bag bans. A recent study by our friends […]
How to Help Tenants and the Planet Multi-family dwellings, like apartments, condos, and townhomes typically have very low recycling rates. The inability to recycle means residents toss recyclable items in the trash because that is their only option. This places a burden on the local waste stream, contributes to landfills reaching capacity much quicker, and […]
Why You Should Promote Your Business with Recycled Kraft Paper Bags Shopping bags come in many forms from plastic to paper to reusable. Of all these options, paper bags, specifically recycled kraft paper bags are possibly the most misunderstood. Recycled kraft paper bags are an eco-friendly choice that your customers will appreciate. With the help of […]