Have you ever wondered what that check-mark tree logo you see on so many products stands for? That symbol represents the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a body that ensures responsible management of the world’s forests – preventing clear cutting and unsustainable deforestation practices. Anytime you see the FSC logo on any of the goods you purchase you can rest assured that the wood, paper or any other forest products that make up what you’re buying come from certified forests that have been evaluated by the…

Busch Systems is pleased to announce that Craig Busch, President & CEO of The Busch Group of Companies, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Award of Excellence inspired by Arch Brown as presented by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce. The award is designated for the person who best exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit – seeing success in such areas as growth, profit record, participation in grant programs, participation in total quality management programs & innovative employee relationships. Craig Busch was the recipient of this prestigious distinction in…

Water bottles have become so synonymous in our daily lives that one can be forgiven for forgetting that the plastic bottle industry didn’t exist thirty years ago. The term “Bottle Bill” is a bit of a misnomer. When these laws were instated back in the late seventies and early eighties, plastic bottles were a far off convenience and yet to become an environmental nightmare. Only glass bottles and cans are currently covered under the various bottle bills which have remained the same since they were signed to law…

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…