Recycling programs are being implemented in offices and schools at an incredible rate due to increased resources available for both pick up and processing.  Awareness of potential cost benefits and positive environmental impact are being realized and therefore the initial program start-up costs are no longer frightening away the ‘green’ in people.  Indoor recycling container options are plentiful in the ... [ Read more ]

One of the biggest impediments to a successful recycling collection program in public areas is the overall look of the recycling program itself. If the recycling program gives the impression of being cluttered, messy or dirty, then the collection, sorting and diversion rates decrease. In other words, if your recycling collection program gives the impression of cleanliness and order, more ... [ Read more ]

A recent trending topic in the Twitter world is #WastelessWed ( Wasteless Wednesday ).  Have you seen this hash tag come up in recent weeks?  If you haven’t, be ready to!  A new movement has broken into the green space.  Wasteless Wednesday is a day to analyze how much we are wasting and together how we can Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle More! There ... [ Read more ]

The population of the world is constantly growing and developing at a rapid pace.  Environmentalists warn that we are taking from Mother Nature far more than we are giving back to her.  A clear indication that we need to take action is in the landfill space dilemma.  Landfills are becoming more and more weighted down by our garbage.  The amount ... [ Read more ]

In order to affect change in any aspect, the key is often awareness. Only through efforts to increase awareness can we hope to make a difference in the world in which we live. This is particularly true when it comes to the way we live our lives at home and the things we do on a daily basis. If we ... [ Read more ]

The mindset of a multi-residential unit dweller when it comes to recycling, compared to a single family home owner is significantly different.  This is mainly because home owners are accountable for the garbage they place at the curb.  For apartment and condominium renters, very little is offered to help motivate or enforce them to recycle.  This doesn’t have to be.  ... [ Read more ]

Do you own an apartment or rental property? Are expensive waste removal costs cutting into your bottom line?  Do you think that there is no way around it?  Well guess what, you do have other options.  How, you ask? How about starting a recycling program that will divert waste from your waste stream as well as our landfills?  This can ... [ Read more ]

This article highlights the newest Green Facts Recycling Signage and Free Recycle Signage Promotion now offered through Busch Systems for their Centralized Waste and Recycling Receptacle Series; the Waste Watchers.