Vermont Pioneers New Composting Laws: The Zero Waste Movement

Posted by Emily Bellmore on 12/19/2014 to Composting

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.

Reduce Your Waste During The Holidays

Posted by Emily Bellmore on 12/12/2014 to Public Education

Here are a few ways you can celebrate the holidays by going green! By doing so, you can save yourself time, money and energy this season.

Getting on the right track to composting

Posted by Emily Bellmore on 12/3/2014 to Composting

Getting On The Right Track To Recycling

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

Recycle Away Celebrates its 5 Year Anniversary

Posted by Emily Bellmore on 11/21/2014 to Public Education

Recycle Away celebrates its 5 Year Anniversary!

Let’s explore Recycle Away a bit more in depth and see how they have evolved from “then to now.” I had the chance to get together with Web Developer, James “Jay” Gelter for a Q&A session on the company and how they got to be where they are today.

Start a recycling program at your school

Posted by Emily Bellmore on 11/14/2014 to Public Education

Does your school have an active recycling program? Are you looking to get your staff and students involved in recycling and get on track to reducing your current waste? Schools can often generate a lot of waste and it’s important to keep tabs on where all that trash is going. Incorporating a recycling program could be just what your school needs to start making a difference.

10 Facts About Recycling That Might Surprise You

Posted by Amanda Shepard on 9/11/2014 to Public Education

We've put together 10 of our favorite facts about recycling that might surprise you!

Closed Loop Fund: Recycled Materials Enter the Manufacturing Supply Chain

Posted by Ruthie on 9/8/2014 to Public Education

Recycled materials are entering the manufacturing supply chain at a robust rate and demand is growing. Everywhere from packaging to clothing, paper to rubber, you are likely to turn around and find products that are using some form of recycled materials. And, while recycling rates are leveling off, use of recycled materials continues to grow.

Athens Georgia Embraces Creative Strategies for Successful Public Outreach

Posted by Ruthie on 3/27/2014 to Public Space Recycling

Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division in Georgia demonstrates incredible innovation and dedication to meet waste diversion goals.

Over 25,000 Amazing Customers

Getting On The Right Track To Recycling