In the twentieth century there was a shift in the perception and practice of recycling. Instead of addressing waste and pollution concerns there was concentration placed on its elimination. The shift is commonly associated with a policy known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), or Product Stewardship. This article details the origins of EPR, how it is currently practiced and what it means for the future of recycling.

Promotional materials if used effectively can boost a campaigns result. When shaping a promotional program establish a clear objective with suitable materials, a viable action plan and creative method for delivering it. This article reveals how a recycling program or service can use promotional materials to influence others.

Have You Incorporated A Single-Stream Recycling System? Congratulations!  You have adopted a new, exciting trend exploding throughout the recycling industry. Now that you have made the switch there are three key questions which require evaluation: are you confident that recyclables will be effectively collected, does your program garner the greatest diversion rates possible and are contributors motivated to use it? A single-stream recycling program is only as successful as its contributor’s involvement; therefore, establishing ways to maximize participation is vital to the progression of the…

There is an emerging trend in the recycling industry regarding the adaptation of single-stream recycling programs. Single stream recycling program have become increasingly more popular in many cities and municipalities as a straight forward way to collect recyclables. It is becoming more viable and highly acclaimed as modern recycling efforts evolve and come to shape the disposal, collection and reprocessing of materials. This shift is geared toward the replacement of traditional multiple-stream programs so to maximize results within various environments.  

1)      Recycled Content Maximize the effectiveness of your environmental regime by using recycling bins made of recycled materials.  Busch Systems uses a minimum of 35% recycled content in all of their containers, producing durable, quality assured products optimal for our customers and the environment. 2)      Visual Indicators Ensure that a recycling bin sorts recyclables effectively by using the correct combination of visual indicators. For example, a clearly marked label coupled with a circular shaped deposit slot indicates to the end user that the container is…