May 2015 | Waste Wise Products

May 2015

4 Zero Waste Graduation Gifts

4 Zero Waste Graduation Gifts

It's graduation season, and with that comes a time to celebrate a graduate's scholarly work. But you don't have to go to a store and buy a brand new item: here are some zero-waste graduation gift ideas to give to your accomplished grad.

UK plant uses recycling innovations to process cars and turn them into energy

UK plant uses recycling innovations to process cars and turn them into energy

The Financial Times reported recently on the opening of a new plant in Oldbury in the UK that promises to recycle almost 100 percent of old cars or else turn them into energy. While old cars are often used for parts, the fact remains that a lot of metal gets tossed into junk yards to rust slowly.

The benefit of recycling organic waste

The benefit of recycling organic waste

Most people know about recycling materials such as aluminum cans, cardboard, and certain kinds of plastic. Recycling organic waste, though, is relatively new in the United States but is gaining in popularity.

3 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Recycle

3 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Recycle

Have you ever watched a movie or read a comic about a super powered being called a hero and thought, "Wow, I wish I could be like that?" It's not always the magical abnormalities we admire, but their belief in what's right and the will to save humanity.

The Ekocycle 3D Printer: An Innovation For Recycling

The Ekocycle 3D Printer: An Innovation For Recycling

Humans produce hundreds of millions of tons of waste every year, and as we all know only a fraction of that waste gets re-used and recycled. Entirely too much of it ends up sitting in landfills or filling garbage dumps.

3 Sustainability Hacks To Use In Your Office

3 Sustainability Hacks To Use In Your Office

For many offices, sustainability strategies can long-term goals and phases. That waiting and planning can be daunting, but not all sustainable projects involve much waiting.

Why transportation should be a part of corporate social responsibility

Why transportation should be a part of corporate social responsibility

When thinking about ways to enact green corporate social responsibility, a company might think about enacting recycling or no-waste programs. But what about transportation?An extensive article published by CityLab shines a light on how businesses can address their sustainable practices by looking at transportation to and from work.

3 Ways To Improve Your Business Recycling

3 Ways To Improve Your Business Recycling

If you are a business looking to improve your sustainable practices, it can be hard to find a starting point. Here are three easy ways to building a more sustainable culture in your workplace.