May 2017 | Waste Wise Products

May 2017

5 Ways to Bring Sustainability to the Office

5 Ways to Bring Sustainability to the Office

These days, the importance of caring for the environment is accepted as a well-known fact. But how does that translate into workplace culture? Here are five ways your office can implement sustainable behaviors.

Crafted Palette: Recycling Canvasses Into New Artistic Masterpieces

Crafted Palette: Recycling Canvasses Into New Artistic Masterpieces

One of the more original examples of recycling innovations is taking place in Reno, Nevada at a place called the Crafted Palette. Patrons of the unique establishment can have a light breakfast or lunch in the morning or afternoon.

Is Corporate Social Responsibility The Reason We Have More Solar Jobs Than Coal?

Is Corporate Social Responsibility The Reason We Have More Solar Jobs Than Coal?

In the past, green energy was all about saving the planet. We conceded that if we wanted to have solar power, or wind power, then it was going to cost us money.

Food Waste: An Economic and Environmental Problem

Food Waste: An Economic and Environmental Problem

With millions of people all over the world struggling to find enough food to eat, the fact that millions of tons of food is tossed out every year can be surprising. But it is true.

Have Rubber Trees Become A Zero Waste Equation?

Have Rubber Trees Become A Zero Waste Equation?

We're all passingly familiar with rubber trees. These latex trees are common in South America, as well as in Malaysia, and they’ve been grown on plantations for decades.

The Bigger Picture Of Paper Recycling For Offices & Schools

The Bigger Picture Of Paper Recycling For Offices & Schools

Despite the move toward a paperless, technology-driven world, we all know that paper still reigns supreme in office and school settings. With office workers using an average of 10,000 sheets of copy paper annually (according to The Paperless Project), the impact of our day-to-day living within the human environment continues to damage and destroy the natural one.

5 Reasons You Should Start Recycling Today!

5 Reasons You Should Start Recycling Today!

Recycling can be annoying. It's another extra thing added to your already busy day.

Top Indoor Recycling Bins to Use

Top Indoor Recycling Bins to Use

Whether office, daycare, or hotel lobby, each business has its own unique solutions to consider when selecting the best indoor recycling bins. At Waste Wise, we specialize in, and understand the need for modern, durable, and aesthetically pleasing recycling bins, depending on the type of company you own.

4 Circular Economy Initiatives For Recycled Denim

4 Circular Economy Initiatives For Recycled Denim

Every eco-warrior has an Achilles' Heel, and some of them are clad in denim. For those of use who live in our jeans, the resource-heavy nature of denim production, and the lack of good options for recycling denim and old jeans has been a thorn in the side, or maybe a brass rivet.

Are Plastic Roads The Solution to Our Waste Problem?

Are Plastic Roads The Solution to Our Waste Problem?

As humans, we create millions of tons of plastic waste every year. It goes into landfills, but it also ends up in our oceans.