3 Strategies to Increase Food Sustainability on College Campuses
Giving out thousands of meals in a more sustainable way can make a large impact. Every day college campuses see large numbers of students pass through their doors.
Red Wigglers at the Airport? Lessons in Large Scale Vermicomposting
How can you turn the airport's busy and thriving ecosystem into a model for the circular economy? The idea was grand; a recycling center at the Charlotte Douglas Airport that took food waste intended for the landfill, and converted it to worm castings and compost suitable for use in the airport's landscaping. This composting program was part of a large-scale sustainability effort that also included recycling initiatives for plastics, discarded clothing, and several other projects.
Is There An Argument for Single vs. Dual Garbage Cans?
Do your clients comment on your overflowing garbage cans during meetings? Do your co-workers often leave cluttered waste at their desks? You might not know it yet, but these observations can impact your bottom line. Prospective clients who are put off by your facility’s lack of cleanliness may choose not to continue business due to your lack of professional atmosphere, which they believe may carry into your dealings.
Reusable Cup Service Models from the NextGen Cup Challenge
The twelve finalists in the NextGen Cup Challenge have been chosen They are now working through a virtual accelerator to develop and manufacture their new cups for beta testing, starting in September 2019. Most of the finalists developed alternatives to the current polyethylene lining that is challenging both biodegradability and paper cup recycling, with some changing the formula for the fiber or paper cup itself, and others designing a new liner material.
Can E-Commerce Companies Become Carbon Neutral?
How can e-commerce measure its impact, and do carbon offset purchases reflect the real-world cost of operations? Lyft and Etsy, have recently unveiled ambitious initiatives to support their goals of becoming carbon neutral by 2020. E-commerce is taking over the retail market globally, and the gains are expected to continue.
How Can Styrofoam Be Recycled In Your Office?
Can your Styrofoam actually be recycled to help manage its damaging effects? Yes, it can. Many North American businesses have opted to reduce their use of non-biodegradable packaging to be more environmentally conscious, yet Styrofoam is still used in a high volume in some companies.
Sustainable Initiatives to Fight Food Waste on Campus
Education Dive reports that 22 million pounds of food are wasted on college campuses every year. College campuses are highly populated areas with students and faculty alike taking part in the dining facilities during all parts of the day.
3 Recycling Program Tips For Sustainability Managers
Currently, the workplace is evolving not only through the adoption of new technologies but also in the way executives manage waste around the office. A recycling program is one of the projects you should consider implementing as an entrepreneur considering reducing your company's environmental footprint, increasing revenue, or cutting your operating expenses.
What is the future of sustainability in fashion?
Clothing and textiles suffer from an identity crisis in the recycling world. Less than 20% of clothing that goes to charitable organizations ends up being resold locally.
A Plan To Combat Palm Oil By Recycling Coffee Grounds
Many people can't start the day without a nice hot cup of coffee. Perhaps you're a real coffee buff who uses a French press, a pour-over dripper, or maybe you've even mastered latte art on your espresso machine.
