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!
International Plastic Free Day: A Sustainable Approach to Business
Every year, International Plastic Free Day offers businesses a pivotal opportunity to reflect on their environmental impact and reassess their waste management practices. At Reduction in Motion, our commitment to sustainability drives us to help businesses not just reduce their waste but revolutionize their approach to it. The Plastic Problem Plastics, while convenient…
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Embracing Innovation and Sustainability at Waste Expo 2024
The Waste Expo 2024 has once again set the stage in Las Vegas for groundbreaking innovations and sustainable practices in waste management. This year’s expo is just getting started, and here are two vendors that showed their unique twist on how they hope to transform the industry. Here’s a closer look at two…
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Solving the Wasted Food Dilemma: A Closer Look at Collection and Reduction Strategies
In the United States, we have a big problem with wasting food. The USDA says about one-third of all the food we have ends up being thrown away. This isn’t just bad for the environment – it also makes up a significant part of what is sent to landfills and burned in incinerators.…
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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day with Reduction In Motion
At Reduction In Motion, every day is Earth Day. As a company dedicated to helping organizations reduce their waste footprints and promote sustainability, we believe that every action counts when it comes to protecting our planet. With Earth Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can…
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10 Farmers Market Management Tips after 15 Years
A Farmers Market is one of the best ways to engage people within your organization and community in a sustainable way. Our team at Reduction In Motion has a decade of experience running farmers markets and wanted to share some of the lessons we learned over the years. We hope these tips will…
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Zero Waste Event Case Study: National Aquarium
This Zero Waste Event Case Study highlights how Reduction In Motion helped the National Aquarium. With the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conference coming to Baltimore, the National Aquarium wanted to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability while hosting the event’s icebreaker dinner, so they set out to make it a zero waste event…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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