I had an inquiry as to whether our “Hanging Waste Basket” could be used for organic collection. They already had our “Deskside Recycling Bin” but wanted to offer an easy way for their employees to compost without necessarily having to leave their workstations multiple times a day. The “Hanging Waste Basket” offers a .75 gallon capacity and is perfect for individual use. Big is not always better when it comes to collecting organics. There are many waste, recycling, and organic collection containers that can be used…

According to the EPA, over 8% of the waste that each person generates every day could be diverted from our landfills for composting. That works out to over 160 pounds per person, per year. Each and every person could help keep their body weight out of the landfills. Will you pull your weight? Approximately 12% of all municipal solid waste in the United States is food scraps. While it may seem like a small percentage, that equals nearly 32 million tons per year. In addition,…