When Vermont makes headlines it always excites us. Especially when the news pertains to important issues such as renewable energy and composting. These topics are not only important to Vermont, they are vital to the way our state functions and grows.

Keep America Beautiful is the nation's leading nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. With the help of volunteers throughout communities all over the country, Keep America Beautiful networks those involved to help turn public spaces into beautiful places.

With the New Year upon us, some corporations and businesses are making changes and putting together a plan of action to implement new and improved recycling and sustainability practices into their business goals. Companies are looking to reduce their environmental impact, and by doing so; they will be contributing to a greener, more sustainable business and world.

Companies everywhere are increasing their recycling efforts to go green and the employees who work there are the ones that are helping this movement flourish. More and more businesses are realizing the importance of recycling and its benefits on the business, workers and the environment. Creating a recycling program in the workplace can improve operations, enhance your sustainability practices and help bring awareness and education to your office.