NYC takes Bold Steps
New York City offers some surprising insights to materials management.
Materials Management Travel Highlights—Reuse
Our latest entry in our occasional “Travel Blog” series comes courtesy of Athena Lee Bradley. June is vacation time, so thought I’d share a couple of ‘reuse” moments on my vacation.
School Cafeteria Waste Reduction
School districts can reduce waste 40 – 60% by implementing policies that reduce the amount of uneaten food, reduce or eliminate disposables, address food prep waste and packaging, and implement recycling and composting.
Food Efficiency: Inspiring Sustainable Change in Commercial Kitchens
Today’s Guest Blog is written by Andrew Shakman, President & CEO of Lean Path. It was first posted on the Lean Path Food Prevention Blog on April 22, 2015. While the article reflects an orientation from the food industry, for those of us who work with commercial food waste generators, the article is particularly insightful.
A Zero Waste Community in Action
Today's Guest Blog is about one community's efforts to strive for zero waste and its lessons-learned.
College Move Out Success, Part 2
Today’s article continues College Move Out Success! posted last week.
College Move Out Success!
Have a college or university in your area? Consider helping them organize a move out reuse or donation event!
Coffee Controversies—Invasion of the Coffee Snatchers
The pod debate continues...
Materials Management and the Circular Economy
There is a lot of discussion these days about the “circular economy”—a new environmental paradigm if you will.
International Compost Week
In honor of International Compost Awareness Week, today’s article is, of course, on composting!