Compost and organic waste collection have boomed over the past two decades in North America. Between 1994 and 2011, the number of Canadian homes participating in some form of composting rose 38% encompassing 61% of households. While these households are in the US, hundreds of communities have implemented an organics collection program with some of the larger cities and have begun collecting compostable material to aid their #Zerowaste goals. While the list of what you can compost in your backyard versus a curbside collection organics…

With waste continuing to be a growing problem, more alternatives to the landfill are needed.  One of these solutions is composting. You read that correctly, that black, soil-like substance gardener’s make for their plants can help in reducing waste.  Part of recycling is reusing and composting accomplishes this by allowing you to reuse your organic waste in a way that benefits both the environment and your garden. So whether you have a green thumb or are just looking for a way to cut down on…

Recycling is a no-brainer. We know its benefits, its positive environmental impact, and the cost savings associated with having to process less waste. As the saying goes, “it takes a community” and the success of a municipal recycling program rests on the actions of each individual within a municipality. Getting information out to the people is also pivotal to the success of a recycling program as lack of guidance or misinformation can severely hurt recycling rates. Luckily for you, dear reader, we’ve compiled a handy…

With the invention of single serve coffee brewers and the convenient single-use cups revolutionized the way people drank their coffee. This new, slightly more convenient way to brew coffee, has taken off over the past several years with pod-machine sales increasing six-fold since 2008. It’s reported that more than 13% of Americans drink coffee brewed in pod every day. The ease of use, the selection of flavors and the quality of the coffee has truly changed the way people caffeinate themselves. Staggering Growth The growth…

When it comes to sustainability practices, composting is a trend that is here to stay. Home composting isn’t a modern-day creation; the first instance of composting is traced back to a farmer and scientist named Marcus Cato who lived in Rome over 2000 years ago. Composting in public places like school cafeterias, restaurants, and residential buildings is becoming a more common practice as certain states and municipalities are encouraging (or requiring) businesses and residents to separate organic waste from their trash. San Francisco, Seattle, and…