3D printing has been creating a lot of buzz over the past few years and what once seemed like technology imagined by science fiction writers has actually become a reality. The use of 3D printers has the potential to be a game-changer for the manufacturing industry. 3D Printing – What Sorcery is this? For those of us who are still waiting patiently for inventions from science fiction to become a reality (ahem, more flying cars and less blankets with sleeves, please) 3D Printing does a…

The people in charge of sustainability at Stanford University have brought out the big guns (or should we say a big dancing tree) and raised the bar for the RecycleMania Competition by creating this awesome vid to promote their campus sustainability program. Complete with backup dancers, catchy lyrics (“we put all the right junk in all the right waste bins”), and a tree with more energy and dance moves than you could shake a stick at (sorry, had to), Stanford University is really pulling out…

The Green Schools National Conference is almost upon us! This one of a kind conference brings together experts and leaders in sustainability to improve the recycling and waste efforts of school districts and learning institutions. The GSNC is a great place for experts and newbies in the industry to get together and share their experiences in kick starting sustainability programs, helping the environment and creating a new generation of eco-conscious students. The wonderful individuals behind the Green Schools National Conference have put together a jam…

You may or may not have heard of Anaerobic Digestion (AD). For those of you that have, kudos on your knowledge of green energy alternatives. For those of you who haven’t, it’s ok, that’s why you’re here. Anaerobic Digestion may sound like working out on a full stomach (never a good idea) but it’s actually a process where organic materials are placed in an enclosed vessel and are then broken down by micro-organisms. Biogas consisting mostly of methane and carbon dioxide is then released from…

Starting a recycling program for your school is a no-brainer: schools have a lot of people creating a high volume of waste, a large proportion of which can be diverted from landfills. So if your school doesn’t have a recycling program, what are you waiting for? Busch Systems is here to give you a step-by-step guide to implementing a successful recycling program that faculty and students will get excited about. Step 1: Research Check to see if there were any past recycling efforts at the…