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Beyond 16%: Turning Houston’s Recycling Fail Into a Zero Waste Future
Houston is lagging far behind other major Texas cities on basic recycling and composting because it has underfunded, understaffed solid waste services and no dedicated trash fee to support modern infrastructure and education. With a modest solid waste fee and clear zero waste priorities, the city could rapidly catch up by expanding reliable collection, citywide…
Read MoreWhy U.S. Tariffs Don’t Impact Reused and Recycled Goods—And Why That Matters for Sustainable Business
Understanding Tariffs and Their Limits U.S. tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods, often as a tool for trade negotiation or to encourage domestic manufacturing. The Office of the United States Trade Representative clarifies that tariffs are only applied to goods crossing international borders into the United States. In other words, if no import occurs,…
Read MoreWhy Compost?
Is your company’s waste bill just a line item in the budget? Do you ever look in the trash bins to see exactly what is being discarded? Do you ever wonder how quickly those bins fill up each day or if you’re waste services are “right-sized” for your actual business needs? Then we need to talk… In the…
Read MoreWaste Reduction Is A Moral Obligation
Rep. Ellison Calls for Moral Drive on Zero Waste Wrapping up the national Resource Recycling Conference in Minneapolis this week, US Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota, called for taking a moral stand regarding climate change and consumerism by highlighting the benefits of Zero Waste. With visions of a “Zero Waste society”, Ellison stated, “Our economy…
Read MoreDiggin’ Dallas: How 9 Simple Waste Digs May Sway Council’s Vote for a Commercial Recycling Ordinance
OVERVIEW: In August 2018, the Dallas City Council voted to approve a recycling ordinance for all multi-family dwellings with 8 units or more. By January 1, 2020, all affected multi-family properties must provide access to recycling for staff and tenants and provide educational training. Through a Meadows Foundation grant, Texas Campaign for the Environment…
Read MoreRecycling Returns: How China’s New Import Policies Affect Global Recycling
State and local governments in the US and around the world are in a tight spot regarding China’s recent policy updates on the quality of recyclable materials it imports. Businesses in places known for a culture of environmental stewardship, such as Oregon, are seeking waivers to dispose of recyclable materials that are no longer being…
Read MoreFrom Ban the Bags to Bag the Bans: How the Swipe of a Pen Unraveled ALL Texas Bag Bans
ban Since 2010, Texas cities have been passing and implementing local single-use bag ordinances to curb local pollution that costs local taxpayers for cleanup. The rural west Texas town of Fort Stockton was the first city in the state to have a “bag ban”, but other cities large and small followed suit. But, these…
Read MoreAmazon’s Supply Chain Should Be On The Blockchain
As a global company with massive supply chains, Amazon, the online product and service delivery company, could seriously benefit from blockchain technology. The blockchain will revolutionize efficiencies in operations for industries all over the world. It is a distributed, immutable ledger that builds trust between companies, vendors, and customers. It can be used to verify…
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