How to Save Money in Your Pursuit of Zero Waste
By LaurenL on Apr 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM
There’s one question that every business asks when it considers becoming a zero waste organization: how will this affect our bottom line? For many skeptics, the assumption is that “going green” costs money. We are here to tell you that these assumptions are wrong. Zero waste companies …
How to Improve Processes for Safe Handling of Hazardous Substances
By LaurenL on Oct 21, 2016 11:10:27 AM
We know that businesses face a unique set of waste management challenges when they handle hazardous substances. Where others can send their waste to a landfill or Waste to Energy plant without a second thought, these businesses must consider additional steps. Because the responsible d …
3 Surprising Ways Depackaging Makes Recycling Easier
By LaurenL on Oct 13, 2016 1:46:29 PM
For many businesses, a common barrier to recycling is a lack of resources. For businesses that handle recyclable cans, PET bottles, or cartons, depackaging equipment can help. While there are depackaging companies that can handle this task for you, many businesses now opt to complete …
It’s Time to Take Another Look at Your Waste Products
By LaurenL on Oct 7, 2016 10:26:57 AM
When was the last time you conducted a waste audit for your business? 3 years ago? 5? Maybe, never? If that’s the case, it’s time to take another look at your waste products. Every business creates waste, that’s almost a certainty, but what is done with it, where it’s sent, and how mu …
5 of the Best Ways Waste is Converted into Renewable Energy
By LaurenL on Sep 30, 2016 10:15:42 AM
Using renewable energy is a hot topic in the waste management industry, but it’s one that many people know less about than they think. Sure, we all recognize the most common renewable energy sources, like solar power and wind energy. But, there are many other types of renewable energy …
3 Surprising Sources of Waste in Your Supply Chain
By LaurenL on Sep 23, 2016 11:36:14 AM
Waste. It’s something every business creates, but few know how to reduce. For many manufacturers, a surprising source of waste is found in the supply chain. For others, it’s found in a number of different places. No matter the cause of your waste, it is important to understand where i …
3 Surprising Ways Landfill Gas Can Be Put to Good Use
By LaurenL on Sep 16, 2016 1:37:00 PM
So, you throw away your garbage, it’s picked up by a waste management company, and then it’s delivered to a landfill where it sits to rot into eternity, right? Wrong. Allow us to introduce you to landfill gas. The life cycle of your garbage doesn’t end when it’s dumped at the landfill …