It's such a busy time of the year, we'll get right to the point:  The amount of waste American's produce spikes about 25% between Thanksgiving and Christmas! So, here's what you need to know about recycling this holiday season... Cardboard:  Cardboard is accepted in...

America Recycles Day will be celebrated very soon on November 15th. It’s a day to think about your trash:  how much you produce, where it goes, the environmental impact of products you buy, reusing what you can, recycling and safe disposal of hazardous materials. This...

When it comes to recycling paper, 96% of Americans have easy access to a recycling program where they live. 94% have access to plastics recycling. So, why don’t we recycle more? Well, the answer may lie in the understandable difficulty some consumers have grasping the recycling rules where they live. The concept of recycling is simple–take something you no longer want or need and put it into a system that will use it as a building block to make something new. But, just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s always easy to do it correctly.

If you are feeling ambitious and want to improve your workplace, start a Recycling @ Work program! Although it sounds daunting, it really is easy to do and you will be amazed at the difference your organization can make with just a few changes to your waste habits.