Posts by The Team
Engineering Better Recycling (Pt. 4)
Welcome to Part 4 of our How to Recycle Like a Pro mini-series. Weeks 1–3 of our series explored where your recycling goes, partnering with your hauler, and building a culture of recycling. In our 4th part of the series, we focus on recycling as a system; how intentional design drives results and makes it…
Read MoreBuilding a Culture of Recycling (Pt. 3)
Welcome to Part 3 of our How to Recycle Like a Pro mini-series. Weeks 1 and 2 of our series explored the reality of recycling and the importance of transparency with your hauler. If you missed the others, click here to check out the first blog in the series! This week, we’re turning the focus…
Read MorePartnering with Your Hauler (Pt. 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of our How to Recycle Like a Pro mini-series. Last week, we explored the reality of recycling and why good intentions can sometimes backfire. If you missed Part 1 be sure to check it out here. This week, we’re focusing on transparency and why it’s essential for organizations and households to…
Read MoreWhere Does your Recycling Really Go? (Pt. 1)
Welcome to Part 1 of our How to Recycle Like a Pro mini-series, celebrating America Recycles Day. Each November, this day reminds us to recommit to reducing waste and recycling right — but even the best intentions can backfire when recycling is misunderstood. This week, we sat down with Bill Griffith, President and Head Trash…
Read MoreZero 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…
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