Blogs|Environment

In recent years, retail stores, retail centers and office owners & managers have demonstrated a willingness to share data to acquire a better understanding of how the retail industry performs in regards to its waste management techniques. For stakeholders and policymakers, the results are helping shed light on the variations between the IC&I subsectors, and where support and attention is required to reduce the negative impact the retail industry has on the environment. Great news!  Managers of both office and retail properties with sophisticated recycling…

For more information on how to build an exceptional recycling program for your hotel resort, click here.  We’ve been building exceptional lodging recycling & waste management programs for almost 40 years. Here are 9 key secrets that’ll build the sustainable brand you’ve always wanted for your resort and save you money in the process.  Let’s start with the facts.  Hotels contribute immensely to the generation of waste, which is primarily due to frequent guest turnover and the demands of their operations.  According to Open Access Government, hotels…

As the electronics industry keeps growing, so does electronic waste—or e-waste. Every year, millions of old or broken devices are thrown away. When these items end up in landfills, they can harm both people and the environment. This blog will explain what e-waste is, why it’s a problem, and how proper recycling can help reduce the damage. What Is E-Waste? E-waste includes any electronic items that are no longer wanted or working. This can be anything from phones and laptops to TVs, refrigerators, printers, microwaves,…

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…

Recycling is one of the most important methods of preservation and protection for our planet and its natural resources; recycling saves over 700 million tonnes of CO2 emissions which is expected to increase to 1 billion tonnes by 2030.  The more CO2 emissions that are eliminated, the stronger the Earth’s ozone layer becomes, and the more natural resources are preserved.  As such, in 2018, March 18th was officially named Global Recycling Day to both celebrate and recognize how important recycling is and the role it…