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Zero Waste, Real Results
5 Practical Ways to Launch Zero Waste Initiatives Zero Waste Week (September 1–7) is a great time to take a closer look at how your organization manages waste. Zero waste focuses on practical steps to cut landfill use, boost material recovery, and support sustainability. Reduction In Motion supports organizations of all sizes with custom waste…
Read MoreA Clean Slate: Waste Management in Health Care Starts with Practical Systems
Reduction In Motion works with health care facilities to streamline waste management, improving bottom lines and patient care. We’re excited to share that Waste Today magazine recently featured Reduction In Motion in a profile explaining how we help health care facilities streamline their waste programs for better compliance, lower costs, and safer environments—for staff, patients, and the…
Read MoreReflections on Waste Expo 2025
After a whirlwind few days in Las Vegas, Waste Expo 2025 reminded us that only through collaboration can we solve our most pressing waste issues. Walking the floor at Waste Expo is an experience in and of itself. Only in Vegas do they have the space for all of the largescale equipment and trucks. This…
Read MoreCompost Awareness Week: Time to Level Up Your Organics Program
You’ve Started—Now Let’s Optimize If you’re already collecting food scraps in your prep stations, you’re ahead of the curve. But Compost Awareness Week is the perfect moment to take a closer look at what’s still slipping through the cracks—and how to capture more with minimal operational strain. At Reduction In Motion, we help organizations identify…
Read MoreWaste is a Team Effort.
Turn Staff into Sustainability Champions: Making Waste Reduction a Workplace Culture In every workplace, waste is a constant. Whether it’s cardboard boxes from deliveries, leftover food from lunch breaks, or disposable supplies used in daily operations, every employee contributes to the waste stream in some way. But here’s the truth: they can also be the…
Read MoreCan you Recylce This – Toilet Paper Roll
Guess before you swipe! Can you recycle this? Before you swipe, take a guess – Can you recycle this? ♻️ Whether you’re a recycling rookie or a seasoned trash talker, we can all learn something new. Each week, we’ll break down common (and tricky) items to help you make better recycling decisions. 👉 Didn’t know…
Read MoreCan you recycle this – Cosmetics Container
Recycling isn’t always black and white. Let’s test your skills. Can you recycle this? Before you swipe, take a guess – Can you recycle this? ♻️ Whether you’re a recycling rookie or a seasoned trash talker, we can all learn something new. Each week, we’ll break down common (and tricky) items to help you make…
Read More3 Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Sustainably
Valentine’s Day is all about honoring the ones we love, but it’s often overshadowed by mass-produced gifts like balloons, gift baskets, stuffed animals, and flowers that quickly lose their charm and end up in landfills. This year, why not embrace more sustainable, locally sourced alternatives? Here are three simple suggestions for a more meaningful celebration:…
Read MoreMaryland Business Recycling Report
Starting in March 2024, the state of Maryland began collecting information on business recycling and waste disposal through the Maryland Annual Business Recycling Report. Managed by the Maryland Department of the Environment, the report is due annually on March 1st and asks businesses to report information on the waste generated over the previous year. Who…
Read MoreRethinking Healthcare Waste Management: A Call to Action for Compliance and Sustainability
Rethinking Healthcare Waste Management: A Call to Action for Compliance and Sustainability In light of the recent $49 million settlement with Kaiser Permanente for improper waste disposal, hospitals across California are urged to reassess their waste management practices. The California Medical Waste Management Act mandates that all healthcare facilities follow strict guidelines for managing waste,…
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