An EASY to Implement Recycling Program Begins with The Bag… Recycling is simply repurposing existing materials that have fulfilled their purpose into new and useful items. Recycling conserves energy and resources, but it isn’t always easy to recycle. People who live in apartments know this to be true, but that’s about to change. Here is […]
Consequences of Single-Use Plastic There has been a rash of animal deaths related to plastic trash. Five whales have died in as many months and once they are found, there is a huge amount of plastic, including single-use plastic bags, inside of them. Animals dying from plastic is a very real problem that can have […]
Alternatives to Recycling Bins That Makes Recycling Easy Recycling bins and reusable recycling bags are both viable options when it comes to rounding up items for recycling in most residential recycling programs. Recycling is important and helps municipalities streamline their waste management systems. While the bins work great in some instances, they fail to deliver […]
Understanding The Effectiveness of Bag Bans Plastic bag ban effectiveness continues to be a common question as the bag ban movement grows. Bans have become widespread as more cities, counties and even states pass their own single-use plastic bag bans. For each ban that is passed, there are a bunch more in the works, making […]
Here’s How You Can Help Put a Stop to Plastic Pollution Awareness about plastic pollution has gone mainstream, and that’s a very good thing. Plastic pollution is a problem for the planet and her people, that is growing bigger and bigger by the day. It can be alarming and depressing, but you can help turn […]
Wondering How Many Single-Use Plastic Bags Are Saved by Using One Reusable Bag? At this point, everyone knows single-use plastic bags are not great for the environment. They sap non-renewable resources and are very likely to end up as litter which sets off a chain of negative events. The solution to all of the trouble […]
Here’s A Solution To The Recycling Trouble In The U.S. For years China purchased recyclables from countries, like the United States. This arrangement worked great. The U.S. was able to get rid of recyclables and China was able to use these materials to manufacture new items. All of that has changed. Now many cities and […]
Learning More About Waste Management We recently had the opportunity to exhibit at SWANApalooza 2019 to learn more about the need that exists in multi-unit housing for easy recycling solutions. This four-day convention was held in Boston, Massachusetts and brought together many influencers across the solid waste management industry. We were excited to showcase our […]
Step-By-Step Instructions to Boost Recycling for YOUR Apartment Complex Recycling is a challenge in apartments and other types of multi-family dwellings. Some apartment complexes simply fail to have receptacles to collect items for recycling. Other facilities may be able to accommodate recycling, but they do not have a system in place or conduct the necessary […]
These 5 Tips Will Help Your Business Can Kick The Plastic Habit Recycling is no longer the dependable solution it once was. It’s still important to recycle the plastic and other materials you use, but there are fewer buyers looking to pick up recyclables. This sudden decrease in demand has left many recycling facilities with […]