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Beyond the Bin, September 2014
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In this month's edition we show how you could save up to $100 per employee by implementing a centralized recycling program. We also look into why there aren't standardized colors in recycling and provide you with easy solutions that will help you get your program working smarter.
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Save Money with Centralized Recycling
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Many organizations such as Harley Davidson, Brewer Science and Wilfred Laurier University, have implemented centralized recycling and waste programs that have saved them money and increased their diversion rates. Find out if this would be the right thing for your organization.
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Why Aren't There Standardized Colors for Recycling?
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This is a common question that our customers ask when they first look at implementing a new recycling program. It would seem logical in a society that embraces color as a visual cue, that there would be some level of color standardization. So why isn't that the case?
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| 99% of Sweden's Garbage is Recycled |
There's a "recycling revolution" happening in Sweden - one that has pushed the country closer to zero waste than ever before. In fact, less than 1% of Sweden's household garbage ends up in landfills today.
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| Giant Green Roof in New York City |
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The Javits Center is a 840,000 square foot behemoth convention center located on the west side of Manhattan. It's host to some of the largest events that occur in New York City, opening its doors to two million visitors every year. And as of this spring, it's home to the largest green roof in North Eastern United States - though you'd never know it from the ground.
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| Map Reveals Extent of Ocean Plastic |
When marine ecologist Andres Cozar Cabaņas and a team of researchers completed the first ever map of ocean trash, something didn't quite add up.
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I hope you enjoyed this month's issue of Beyond the Bin. If you have any suggestions for topics you'd like us to discuss in the future please let me know.
Best, Karen Morris CleanRiver Recycling Solutions |
