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Waste Audits in Higher Eduction: Takways from AASHE 2026
There was something especially fun about welcoming the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to host their 2026 Expo & Conference in Baltimore, our hometown, and seeing so many people from across higher education come together in one place. There was a real sense of community in the room, with sustainability…
Read MoreEveryone at the Table: Takeaways from Maryland’s 2026 Food Summit
The Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) 2026 Maryland Food Summit, “Everyone at the Table: Participate. Connect. Nourish. Create.” wasn’t your typical conference. True to its name, the summit was designed around participation, rather than sitting through a day of traditional panels and presentations. The roughly 200 attendees joined one of 20 working groups, each…
Read MoreA major shift for medical waste disposal in Maryland.
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) announced October 1 that incinerator operations at Curtis Bay Energy’s South Baltimore facility will come to an end under a settlement between the company and the state. The settlement resolves a complaint involving multiple air pollution violations and includes a $600,000 civil penalty. Under the consent decree, the…
Read MoreEmpowering Champions: How Staff-Led Programs Drive Lasting Sustainability
Creating lasting sustainability change doesn’t happen through policies or goal setting alone. It happens when people feel ownership of their environment and are recognized for the effort they put into improving it. That’s the idea behind a Green Office or Sustainable Champion awards program: empowering staff to lead change where they work while building visible…
Read MoreRethinking Plastics: Unique Solutions for Hard to Recycle Plastics
Plastic Free July usually brings a simple message: reduce plastic use wherever you can. But in reality, especially across healthcare, labs, distribution centers, and stadium operations, the conversation is a bit more complicated. Because plastic isn’t always optional. In many environments, it’s essential – used for infection prevention, sterility, product protection, and safety. The goal…
Read MoreCelebrating Trash & Recycling Workers Day
Clean Streams, Safer Systems, and What Really Happens Behind the Scenes Trash & Recycling Workers Day is a moment to recognize the essential workers who keep our communities clean, safe, and running smoothly. Collection drivers, sorters, mechanics, and facility operators work in every season and in all conditions to manage the materials we discard each…
Read MoreThe Power of Nurses in Healthcare Sustainability
Why Nurses Are Key to Healthcare Waste Reduction In healthcare, waste is often treated as an operational issue – just something that shows up at the loading dock and gets managed through hauling, disposal, and compliance. While that’s an important part of the system, it only tells part of the story. Waste doesn’t begin when…
Read MoreThe Compost Clues You Might Be Missing: Celebrating Compost Awareness Week
Celebrating International Compost Awareness Week by Connecting the Full Circle International Compost Awareness Week is a timely reminder that composting is more than a sustainability trend. It’s one of the most impactful tools available to reduce landfill waste and create something valuable in return. For organizations with any type of food service operation (full kitchen,…
Read More24 Years in Waste Consulting: What We’ve Learned About Waste Management That Still Holds True
Looking Back and Ahead This year marks our 24th year in business. It’s one of those milestones that naturally invites reflection. We started as a small Maryland-based company with a clear belief: if you understand your waste, you can change it. Twenty-four years later, that idea still drives everything we do. And if anything, it’s…
Read MoreThe Power of Waste Audits in Multi-Use Buildings
The Power of Waste Audits: Driving Real Change in Multi-Use Buildings Managing waste in a multi-use building with both public and staff-only areas can be a challenge as waste behaviors and infrastructure needs can vary significantly across these environments. Waste audits are a powerful tool to understand these differences, develop targeted waste management strategies, and…
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