The Complete Guide to Commercial Composting Systems Commercial composting is rapidly becoming one of the most important components of modern sustainability programs. Organizations across the United States are under increasing pressure to

A Step by Step Guide for Facilities, Campuses, and Businesses Introduction: Why Most Composting Programs Fail Many organizations start composting with good intentions but struggle to sustain it. The most common reason is not a lack of

Biodegradable and compostable plastic options are on the rise, combating the statistic that over 80% of plastics become useless and enter the environment, causing economic and environmental harm. With an increase in sustainability awareness, labels like “biodegradable” and “compostable” are all around, but what do they really mean? Opting for these alternatives is morally appealing; however, is one preferable to the other, and after making this decision, how do we dispose of these options?

The Vermont Legislature unanimously voted the Universal Recycling Law into action in 2012. This new law requires that all recyclables (metal, glass, plastic and paper) be banned from landfills starting in 2015. Leaf and yard debris, as well as clean wood are required to be recycled by 2016, and all food scraps are to be recycled by July of 2020.

Composting is a hot topic in Vermont. That's because our "Green Mountain State" is leading the charge in mandatory composting.