Composting food waste – what you need to know
Composting is currently one of the most effective ways to deal with food waste. Here we look at how it works and why waste reduction is always preferable. Food waste in the US is a growing issue, and it is estimated that around 40 million tons is sent to landfill each year, making up…Read More…
What you might not know about different types of waste
It’s the season of everything that is spooky, sinister, and downright scary. Today’s trick-or-treaters may be in for a bit of a fright if they knew exactly what kind of environmental impact October 31st has on our environment. It seems the most shocking aspect of Halloween has nothing to do with ghosts or goblins but…Read More…
A simple illustrated guide to types of waste
The range of products and materials in circulation present numerous challenges at all stages of the waste management journey. Contaminated waste streams and mixed-material products are among the biggest issues to effective recycling, making current systems less efficient and more expensive. When it comes to effective waste management as a whole, the correct identification and…Read More…
Saving the planet— Living the zero waste lifestyle
September 23-29, 2019 sees Climate Week NYC take place in venues throughout New York, with non-profit The Climate Group, the City of New York, and the UN working together to coordinate hundreds of events over Climate Week and through the newly established Climate Hub. The week-long program will run in conjunction with the UN Secretary-General’s…Read More…
Five solutions to ocean plastic pollution
Here we’re taking a look at some of the most ingenious and innovative ways to deal with the epidemic of plastic in our oceans. April 22nd marks Earth Day —an annual event dedicated to tackling climate change, promoting sustainability, and protecting endangered species. Dating back to 1970, the first Earth Day took place across schools,…Read More…
Composting The Big Apple – New York’s big plans for organics
What’s in the Pipeline for Zero Waste NYC? July 19, 2016 marked an important date on the calendar for New York’s food establishments. It was the date that the NYC Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) Commercial Organics Rules came into play, bringing eco-friendly air into the city. Since that time, businesses involved in the preparation, sale,…Read More…
Nine surprising plastic recycling facts
Back in the 1950s, plastic was the future. It was the original wonder material; cheap, versatile, easily manufactured, and a key driver of the global post-war economic boom. While materials such as rubber and Bakelite had been around for a long time, it was the second wave of plastics developed during the war that ensured…Read More…
Food is waste in American restaurants – How to solve a super-sized problem?
Food waste in the United States has reached epic proportions. In fact, a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture points out that American consumers waste a quarter of the food available for consumption in any one day. That’s something like a pound of food per person. The statistics are truly staggering, and…Read More…