In wake of The Seattle City Council passing a new ordinance on Monday that could mean $1 fines for people who toss too many table scraps into the trash, we take a look at the successes and pitfalls of implementing programs of this nature. This begs the question, which way is better for incentivizing people to recycle more, the carrot, the stick, both, or something else? “In the issue of motivation — specifically the “carrot and stick” aspect — new research seems to indicate that…

It’s partially a company’s responsibility to ensure that their employees are environmentally responsible. Recycling at work and home can be two entirely different beasts, so businesses need to make sure there aren’t any barriers in place that can put a halt to recycling rates in the office. Lack of a Recycling Program Probably the biggest barrier to recycling is not having a program in place at all – come on its 2014, you really have no excuse! Most municipalities have a recycling program of some…

 Coffee is a pretty amazing thing, besides providing the fuel for many of us to be functioning human beings in the morning – its usefulness goes above and beyond a quick pick me up. Before throwing out the grounds from your next pot of coffee, keep them, dry them out (allow them to air dry, laying them on a paper towel) and read on to see the many uses of used coffee grounds. 1. Remove Cooking Odors From Your Hands And Surfaces When preparing meals…

When it comes to toilet paper most people don’t think “green” (well…depending on what you eat) – but in all seriousness Recycled Toilet Paper is another way for the eco-conscious individual wanting to lessen their impact on the planet…without resorting to leaves. Contrary to what you might originally think of when you hear recycled toilet paper, it is actually numerous types of paper products such as newspapers, typical printer paper, receipts and so on all recycled in a lengthly process. It is not simply the reusing…

Hosted by The New Mexico Recycling Coalition & the New Mexico SWANA Roadrunner Chapter, the New Mexico Recycling and Waste Conference takes place from Sept 22-24 at the Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico and it’s looking to be a busy few days. On September 22, the SWANA Roadrunner Chapter hosted a training session for Recycling Professionals; then, over September 23 and 24, attendees of the NMRWC will be able to participate in lectures, roundtable discussions, check out exhibitors, take in a keynote speech from Damon…