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 its people, which is growing bigger and bigger by the day. It can be alarming and depressing, but you can help turn […]
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 […]
Reusable Recycling Bags Are A Game-Changer for Multi-Family Recycling Reusable recycling bags are exactly what they sound like; reusable bags used to collect items for recycling. Recycling rates in multi-family units like apartments, dorms, and condos are typically low for a variety of reasons. While saving money and helping the planet in the process, these […]
Making Sense of Ditching Single-Use Plastic Bags Some people love the idea of plastic bag bans and fight to get them in place, while other people work just as hard to oppose these bans. You can gain an overview of the bag ban movement by checking out our plastic bag ban map. We strive to […]
How a Simple Bag Takes Care of Business Recycling in apartments and multi-family dwellings is hard. There isn’t an easy way for tenants to round up items to be recycled and bring everything to the designated collection point. Many landlords and property managers want to implement an easy process and some cities are even mandating […]
Start The New Year Off Green New years are about new beginnings which makes 2019 the perfect time to implement some green practices into your business. From marketing with reusable bags, streamlining processes and more, find out how easy it can be to green your business in 2019.
Find Out How a Bag is a Game Changer Anyone who has ever lived in or managed an apartment complex knows firsthand just how much of a pain it is to recycle in apartments. There just isn’t room for the large bins that works so well for curbside recycling programs, but tenants still need something […]
Find Out What Makes Reusable Recycling Bags So Great Reusable shopping bags can change the world by eliminating single-use plastic bags. Our reusable recycling bags can take things a step further and change the world by improving recycling of all household items. Reusable bags provide a significant value, and reusable recycling bags have emerged as […]
WASTECON Rocks with Industry Leaders, Innovation and Reusable Recycling Bags! We recently participated in WASTECON 2018 and it was a blast. This year’s conference was held in Nashville. We met so many amazing people who are working on some really innovative solutions to streamline the solid waste industry in North America. We enjoyed meeting so […]
How to Simplify the Student Housing Recycling Dilemma Recycling and student housing are two things that typically do not go together. Establishing a recycling program that is easy for students, building maintenance and the local waste management organization can be challenging at best. That is all about to change thanks to our reusable recycling bags. […]
Eliminate the Burden and Make Recycling Easy with Custom Recycling Bags Recycling should be easy, but for many people living in apartments, dorms or multi-family dwellings, this is simply not the case. Bulky bins are difficult to store and a pain to drag out to a curb or dump into a community bin. A simple, […]
Solving The Multi-Family Residential Recycling Dilemma Recycling in multi-family unit dwellings is a challenge. Space is limited and compliance from and education for residents on your recycling program can be challenging. This week the crew from Factory Direct Promos is heading to Las Vegas for the 50th anniversary of the Waste Expo to share a solution that […]
Apartment recycling can be a challenge for both landlords or property managers and tenants. A solution that makes it easy and simple for tenants to collect recyclable items in order to later empty into a collection bin or dumpster has proven elusive. However, there are options for apartment recycling. Multi-family recycling options have proven to make the entire process easy and increase tenant recycling. Find out how to simplify apartment recycling with an easy, affordable and effective option.
At the start of 2017, a disposable plastic bag ban became effective in New Castle, New York. The outfit that handles recycling pickup in this city, SaniPro Disposal, is taking things a step further and putting an end to picking up recyclables placed in plastic bags. This move further reduces the need and reliance on disposable plastic bags and helps pave the way for reusable recycling bags.