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!
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In March 2024, Maryland took a major step toward better understanding commercial waste streams by launching the Maryland Annual Business Recycling Report. Managed by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the report is due annually on March 1 and requires businesses to report on the waste and recycling they generated during the prior calendar…
Past Insights
Zero 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…
A 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,…
Reflections 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…
Compost 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…
Waste 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…
Can 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. 👉…
Can you recycle this – 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…
3 Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Sustainably
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…
Maryland Business Recycling Report
In March 2024, Maryland took a major step toward better understanding commercial waste streams by launching the Maryland Annual Business Recycling Report. Managed by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the report is due annually on March 1 and requires businesses to report on the waste and recycling they generated during the…
