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Beyond the Bin, June 2014
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In this month's edition we discuss Zero Waste; what it is exactly and what steps you can take to reach Zero Waste in your organization. We also talk about compostable and recyclable foodservice ware as a realistic solution for foodservice environments on their path to zero waste.
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Zero Waste is an Attainable Goal
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Zero Waste is a philosophy that takes a whole system approach to the flow of resources and waste through our society. It emphasizes waste prevention at the beginning of the cycle rather than waste management. How can you achieve Zero Waste?
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Foodservice Packaging can Ruin Your Recycling Program
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Facilities with food courts or cafeterias such as airports, office buildings, educational facilities and stadiums, often find it difficult to maintain a successful recycling program due to high stream contamination and low user adoption.
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3D Printer Builds Houses in China
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A construction company in China is building houses with a 3D printer. The walls and structure of the house are printed layer by layer using a process that allows up to 10 complete houses to be printed in one day.
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| Recycling on the Rise in Manitoba |
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The Executive Director of the Recycling Everywhere Program, Ken Friesen, announces Manitoba are doing better at recycling their used beverage containers.
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| Scientists Studying Impact of Millions of Tons of Plastic in Oceans |
The amount of global trash is expected to rise every year for the rest of the century. With no intervention, the growing garbage heap won't even peak by 2021. Since most marine debris originates on land, it's a grim prognosis, say researchers at the University of Georgia.
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I hope you enjoyed this month's issue of Beyond the Bin. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss in the future please let me know.
Best, Karen Morris CleanRiver Recycling Solutions |
