zero waste Articles
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Gibsons, BC - Case Study
On average, a household will generate about 5lbs of organic waste every week. Unfortunately, organic waste collection hasn’t been developed and implemented like recycling, and as a result, the majority of that organic waste ends up in landfill. That’s a double whammy for the environment because organic waste is a precious resource for soil regeneration that is being wasted, and ...
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MultiRes - San Francisco - Case Study
Why Do We Need to Collect Organic Waste? In the US, over 31 percent of the trash that goes to landfills is compostable. This works out to roughly 133 billion pounds of organic waste. When it comes to looking for ways to curb greenhouse gas emissions, diverting food scraps from urban centers to commercial compost facilities is a huge opportunity. Doing so yields massive benefits since use of ...
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How does commercial composting work and how do I get started?
Composting in a residential environment is one thing-particularly if you live in a municipality that offers curbside pickup. In this context, a small group of people simply have to get in the habit of tossing food waste into an appropriate bin, and make sure that food waste is set out on the curb once a week. Composting in a commercial, educational or multi-residential setting, however, is quite ...
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Organic Diversion Programs in Multi-Residential Buildings - San Francisco Case Study
Why do We Need to Collect Organics and Food Scraps? In the United States, over 31 percent of the trash that goes to landfills is compostable. This works out to roughly 133 billion pounds of organics. When it comes to looking for ways to curb greenhouse gas emissions, diverting food scraps from urban centers to commercial compost facilities is a huge opportunity. Doing so yields massive benefits ...
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Food service zero waste program case study
Foodservice client that was looking to increase waste diversion but didn't want to increase costs by adding a recycling program. Before RecycleSmart, all materials were being disposed of in a roll off garbage bin. A variety of different material types were being produced at the facility: Cardboard Paper Bags (flour/sugar/other), Plastic Buckets and Bottles (#1, #2, #3 and #5) Metal (Tins) ...
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3 Reasons Why Compostable Bags Are Better for the Environment
Every year, humans across the world produce approximately 400 million tonnes of plastic waste-half of which is single-use, like plastic shopping bags. This plastic finds its way into our rivers and, ultimately, oceans-which, at last estimate, house somewhere between 75 and 199 million tonnes of plastic. This is terrible for the wildlife that live in these habitats-but it’s bad for human ...
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8 Recycling Tips for Facility Managers
IFMA (International Facility Management Association) states that Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability is one of the top 3 core competencies for facility managers. Here’s 8 tips to help you implement a recycling program that positively impacts your bottom line, and the environment. 1. Conduct a waste audit. A waste audit helps you determine the volume and type of waste generated ...
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