The School Compost & Recycling Action Plan Institute, also known as “SCRAPI”, is an institute working to assist students in Vermont on learning about sustainability, the tools they require, and devising action plans to work on reducing waste created in schools.  As reported by NBC5 News, this program will provide a minimum of $3000 for their project that has sustainability in mind or a sustainable related goal. This goal can range from working towards an enhanced composting program, working towards improvements on their recycling program(s),…

Best Practices for Removing Bins from Classrooms In part one of this blog, I described the growing trend towards “all-in-the-hall” collection arrangements that involves removing waste baskets from classrooms and meeting rooms in academic and workplace settings. These arrangements, which rely on people to carry their personal waste out to larger bins (typically 20 to 45 gallons) in hallways and other common areas, have been shown to increase waste diversion and lower recycling contamination. A 2024 survey of US and Canadian sustainability managers conducted by…

Creating a Green Future: Recycling Tips from JK – 12 with Michelle Dunn In this episode, Will has a fun and insightful chat with Michelle Dunn, a powerhouse in Green Initiatives within the education system. Michelle shares all her best tips for getting kids excited about recycling and living sustainably – because saving the planet can be fun! From easy ways to get students involved in green practices to convincing schools to bring back recycling programs, Michelle’s got it all covered.     Talkin’ Trash…

Making the Case for “All in the Hall” Centralized Collections The traditional arrangement for collecting indoor waste is grounded in several long-standing, blanket assumptions about how people behave: People are lazy and will not go out of their way to discard waste responsibly. In an office or other away-from-home settings, this means waste receptacles must be placed in the immediate proximity to where waste is generated or some percentage of people will leave items behind as litter. Remove receptacles and housekeeping staff will spend more…

Lake Simcoe: Waves of Change with Zoe Bystrov In this episode, we’re diving into the depths of environmental activism with the inspiring Zoe Bystrov, a passionate young environmentalist and founder of Youth For Lake Simcoe! Zoe sits down with Will Nash to discuss the crucial role Lake Simcoe plays in preserving our natural world and why it’s vital to protect its watersheds. From safeguarding wildlife to understanding their habitats, Zoe breaks down why every little action counts. Plus, she shares how you can capture the…