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Recycling // Waste Industry

Why U.S. Cities Are Ending Single-Stream Recycling

After 30 years in place, some cities in the United States are ending single-stream recycling programs in favor of dual-stream and multi-stream systems.

Ryan Deer | Jul 8, 2021 11:07:39 AM

Plastics // Celebrating Sustainability

Plastic Free July: 4 Tips to Get Started

Plastic Free July provides an opportunity to create a better future through refusing single-use plastic products! Here's how to get involved.

Ryan Deer | Jul 1, 2021 9:40:41 AM

Thought Leadership

What is Extended Producer Responsibility?

Learn about extended producer responsibility, the pros and cons for businesses, and how your company can begin achieve more sustainable business practices.

Ryan Deer | Jun 24, 2021 11:05:18 AM

Plastics // Celebrating Sustainability // Environment

The History and Future of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Discovered in 1997, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch poses a threat for the future. Learn how plastic pollution is helping the ocean vortex rapidly grow.

Ryan Deer | Jun 3, 2021 10:31:52 AM

Compost // Knowledge Base

Understanding The Food Waste Problem & How Your Business Can Help

Learn about the food waste problem and how your business can engage in its own food waste reduction practices.

Ryan Deer | May 27, 2021 6:45:25 AM

Recycling // Knowledge Base

Why Are Recycled Aluminum Cans So Valuable?

Aluminum cans are the most valuable item thrown in a recycling bin. The reason behind it is both economical and eco-friendly.

Ryan Deer | May 20, 2021 9:22:15 AM

Knowledge Base // Hard-to-recycle

7 Ways to Safely Manage and Recycle E-Waste

Why does so much of our unwanted electronic waste end up in the trash? We explain the negative impacts and how to better manage e-waste.

Ryan Deer | May 12, 2021 5:34:07 PM

Glass

Why is Glass Recycling Going Away?

Your glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable. However, they're much more likely to head to the landfill than back onto the shelf.

Ryan Deer | May 5, 2021 6:07:12 PM

Celebrating Sustainability

Taking Action: 5 Ways to Recycle More this Earth Day

On Earth Day and beyond, recycling is an accessible action to take to further your business's sustainability efforts and protect the planet.

Ryan Deer | Apr 19, 2021 6:23:15 PM

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