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Knowing how to recycle (and what to recycle) seems like it should be obvious, but we’ve all had that moment - staring at an item wondering “is this recyclable?” Then either tossing it into the garbage or recycling bin, hoping that it was the right thing to do. Recycling is absolutely critical,& … read more

Eco-friendly e-commerce businesses are entrepreneurial efforts that make a commitment to run their business with the environment's best interest in mind. These people want a sustainable future for everyone who's alive on the planet today.It's hard not to admire a brand that displays concern for … read more

Energy Bars and Foil Lined Packaging: A Tale of Two CrazesThe emergence of foil lined film When you hear "Mylar," you likely think of balloons. But Mylar is actually the brand name for a special type of stretched polyester film, commonly known as BoPET - Biaxially oriented PET film (BoPE … read more

As your company grows, so (typically) does your waste. The companies we work with always seem to be looking for new ways to up their sustainability game - sourcing better inputs to their products, improving their packaging, instituting a composting program. It is easy (and understandable) to … read more

It is Plastic Free July! Is your business considering a Plastic Free Month (or a plastic free week, or even a plastic free day)? Are you looking to swap out a few single-use plastic items in your business?  Here are 10 ideas for plastic-free alternatives to common single use items i … read more

In 2011, a group at the Western Metropolitan Regional Council in Perth, Australia decided as an office to avoid single-use plastic for the month of July. They kept plastic they used in a canvas bag, and shared wins and ideas with each other. Fast forward six years and a campaign founder, Rebecc … read more