What is Hazardous Waste? June 13, 2016 Hazardous Waste is refuse that can cause severe harm to humans or the environment if not properly handled or disposed of. While it can come in the form of solids, liquids, gases, or sludges, hazardous waste can also be classified as either toxic, reactive, infectious, or radioactive. Generators of this form of waste are required to make sure that their waste is properly contained and disposed of in a safe and appropriate manner. Once the refuse has been…

Get ready to set sail for a sustainable summer, because we’re about to drop anchor on the latest way to save you some money on Recycling and Waste bins. Starting June 13th 2016 until September 2nd 2016, we are introducing our Abandon the Shipping fees Sale on our online retail store! You read that correctly, spend $100 or more on our retail site and say “Bon Voyage” to the shipping fees.* Get yourself some Waste Watchers for that summer event, kit out your office space…

An Interview with Mr. Steve Brankle, Director of Facilities Services and Sustainability at John Brown University. As a former student of John Brown University, I was intrigued when I discovered that they had made a significant stride towards becoming a zero waste campus! In July of 2012, John Brown University became the first zero landfill university in the state of Arkansas. Slowly but surely, the school started to implement new ways to re-route the campus’ refuse away from landfills to be recycled, reused and recovered. The…

If you’re one that loves to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, or you’re just a huge fan of standing around a campfire for a few days, then there’s bound to be a camping trip marked on your calendar in the next couple of months. While getting back to nature might seem like the apex of being green, the last thing you want is to leave a campsite looking like you’ve been hunkered down in some sort of post-apocalyptic…

What is compost/organics? May 30, 2016 Compost/organics is the use of biodegradable waste that usually can’t be recycled and using it to provide nutrients for plants. Typically used for gardens and farming, composting provides plants with nutrients while also treating the soil so that it will hold water and nutrients longer. The benefit of composting organics is that it not only provided food for the plants but also in protecting plants from pests. Compost can play a role in waste reduction. Not only are fruit…