Reflections on Waste Expo 2025

Reduction In Motion at Waste Expo

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…

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Compost Awareness Week: Time to Level Up Your Organics Program

Organics at Event

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…

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Waste is a Team Effort.

Sustainability Champion at Hospital

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…

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Can you Recylce This – Toilet Paper Roll

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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Can you recycle this – Cosmetics Container

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…

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3 Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Sustainably

Valentine's Day Sustainability

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:…

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Maryland Business Recycling Report

Maryland Annual Business Recycling Report Banner

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…

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Rethinking Healthcare Waste Management: A Call to Action for Compliance and Sustainability

Healthcare Waste Management California Inspection

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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2025 Reduction in Motion Trivia Day – Answers

Here are the answers to the 2025 Reduction in Motion Trivia Day questions. The TeamOur team of sustainability and waste consultants work together to develop content for our site. Contact us to learn more about something we’ve written about or would like us to focus on in the future. reductioninmotion.com

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Trivia Day 2025

Sustainability Trivia 2025

🎉 National Trivia Day – Sustainability Edition! 🌎 Welcome to Reduction In Motion’s Trivia Challenge!Celebrate National Trivia Day with us by testing your knowledge of sustainability, waste reduction, and environmental impact. We’ve crafted a set of fun, thought-provoking questions to get you thinking about the world around you. 🌱 🔍 How it works: Answer Sheet:…

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