Creating a Green Future: Recycling Tips from JK – 12 with Michelle Dunn In this episode, Will has a fun and insightful chat with Michelle Dunn, a powerhouse in Green Initiatives within the education system. Michelle shares all her best tips for getting kids excited about recycling and living sustainably – because saving the planet can be fun! From easy ways to get students involved in green practices to convincing schools to bring back recycling programs, Michelle’s got it all covered.     Talkin’ Trash…

Making the Case for “All in the Hall” Centralized Collections The traditional arrangement for collecting indoor waste is grounded in several long-standing, blanket assumptions about how people behave: People are lazy and will not go out of their way to discard waste responsibly. In an office or other away-from-home settings, this means waste receptacles must be placed in the immediate proximity to where waste is generated or some percentage of people will leave items behind as litter. Remove receptacles and housekeeping staff will spend more…

Recycling is one of the most important methods of preservation and protection for our planet and its natural resources; recycling saves over 700 million tonnes of CO2 emissions which is expected to increase to 1 billion tonnes by 2030.  The more CO2 emissions that are eliminated, the stronger the Earth’s ozone layer becomes, and the more natural resources are preserved.  As such, in 2018, March 18th was officially named Global Recycling Day to both celebrate and recognize how important recycling is and the role it…

Parks and recreational spaces are cornerstones of community life, providing residents and visitors with a place to gather, relax, and enjoy nature. However, with high foot traffic and diverse activities, these spaces are also significant generators of waste. Whether it’s plastic water bottles, food packaging, or organic waste, managing this waste responsibly is crucial for maintaining the beauty and functionality of these spaces. Implementing a comprehensive waste diversion program can transform parks and recreation facilities into models of sustainability. A well-designed program not only improves…