Thoughts on Waste Reduction, Zero Waste, Sustanability and Such
In our trash talking blog, we write about trends, tips, and issues in the waste and environmental sustainability world. We hope you'll find something useful to help your company be more sustainable. If you want us to explore something or ask a question, contact us!
LEED Waste Audit Process and Examples
A waste audit is an examination of how waste is currently disposed to determine opportunities for improving waste reduction and diversion efforts such as recycling, composting, donation, reuse, and environmentally preferred purchasing. There are different ways to design a waste audit depending on your goals, operations, and resources. A LEED waste audit must follow specific guidelines to achieve credits within the USGBC LEED green building rating system. Reduction In Motion provides a wide range of waste auditing services and other waste and sustainability consulting services. Contact us here or call 410-877-1593 to learn more and get a free consultation. Designing…
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America Recycles Day Ideas
America Recycles Day is November 15th, and it’s right around the corner. This is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about recycling! If you or your small business are looking for last minute America Recycles Day ideas, our team has celebrated in a variety of ways. Here are some of our most successful celebrations: Engagement Events If you’re not sure how to promote recycling in your community or workplace, environmental engagement events like tabling or games are sure to bring attention to the topic! Engaging with others is one of the best ways to raise awareness about the proper way…
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Different Composting Methods
(Photo taken on tour at Veteran Compost) Reduction In Motion has over 20 years of helping companies reduce waste and make sustainability possible. We wrote this blog to help you understand different composting methods for organic waste. To answer ‘what is compostable’ or ‘what isn’t compostable’, often depends on the composting method used. Some compostable items won’t fully break down into compost within certain composting methods. Learning about the different methods and understanding the advantages and disadvantages that each method has will allow you to compost your organic waste in a more efficient and environmentally friendly way. Aerobic vs Anaerobic…
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DC Zero Waste Omnibus 2022 – Battery Recycling
With the enactment of the DC Zero Waste Omnibus Amendment, a new easy and FREE DC battery recycling program will be made available to residents and businesses for ALL types of batteries: rechargeable batteries (such as lithium, nickel, and small sealed lead acid) and single use batteries (alkaline and lithium buttons). Before you panic about costs or having to drive all the way to your local landfill, a free program will be made available for all DC residents and businesses. The DC Mayor signed an emergency order on December 22, 2021, delaying the Battery Stewardship Program Plan submission date to…
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TRUE Certification Advisors
TRUE certification is a zero waste certification program dedicated to measuring, improving and recognizing zero waste performance. Reduction In Motion has certified TRUE advisors on staff that can guide you through the certification process regardless of where you are at in your zero waste journey. We can start with an waste assessment that results in a gap analysis of your current efforts versus the TRUE certification standards. This will help us create an action plan with you to implement and/or document any processes needed to achieve certification. When ready, we’ll guide you through the entire certification process. Organizations are considered…
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DC Zero Waste Omnibus Act 2020
The District of Columbia has made major strides in passing legislation focused on litter prevention over the past few decades in effort to achieve their zero-waste goal of 80% diverted from landfill/incineration by 2032. A few notable efforts range from recycling requirements for businesses to bans on a variety of single-use items causing major litter problems throughout the district and its waterways including plastic shopping bags, styrofoam, and plastic straws. Most recently, DC has released the DC Zero Waste Omnibus Amendment Act of 2020. This law is focuses on providing new standards of multiple waste programs while strengthening requirements for…
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Environmental Services Week Celebration Ideas
Environmental Services Week, according to AHA, “is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS personnel that ensure health care facilities across the country are clean, safe places for patients, their families and other staff members.” Here are 3 simple ways to introduce sustainability into your celebrations for Environmental Services week which runs September 11-17, 2022: Play into Friendly Competition Is it time to reinvigorate your recycling programs or roll-out a new initiative? Create a theme for sustainable trivia, waste sorting (think recycle, trash, and others), or a ‘what doesn’t belong’ game so that it’s informative but more importantly,…
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Missouri Waste Management Grant Information
Missouri Waste Management Grants are vital sources of financial support for any group’s environmental initiatives. Local, state, and federal funding is often available specifically for certain types of environmental projects that help the government reach their own legislative goals. For organizations within Missouri who are interested in starting or expanding a waste reduction project, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has funding available for each of the 20 solid waste management districts, labeled “A” through “T”, in their state to use. Understanding what type of projects these funds are allocated to and figuring out which waste management district in Missouri…
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Marketing Sustainability to College Students
What makes Colleges and Universities marketable? Is it having newly renovated dormitories, a quality curriculum, or instantly recognizable prestige? The majority of leaders in Higher education are asking this question and are now worried about their institution’s marketability and bubbling competition between schools, according to a survey by the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Huron Consulting Group. However, a unique strategy should be adopted by those who are worried about their marketing campaigns: marketing their environmental sustainability initiatives to the incoming generation of college students, who are shown to be more engaged with environmental issues than any other recent…
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