Tag: composting
Convention Center Composting Initiative Educates Employees
At the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, members of the facilities staff joined colleagues to learn what can be composted from the facility's waste stream.
Bonnaroo Turns 180 Tons Of Trash Into Treasure
With Help from Eco-Products, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival turned 180 tons of what would have been waste into compost after the four-day event.
Integrating Sustainability Into Facilities With An Eye On Waste
Here are a few ways to further integrate sustainability into daily business operations.
Automated Composting Makes Quick Work Of Food Waste
In California, Fujitsu disposes of its food waste with a system that meets compliance while easing the task for its facility management team.
Super Bowl LII: Environment Scores Big With Zero Waste
More than 90 percent of all trash generated at Super Bowl LII was responsibly recovered through composting, recycling, and reuse.
National Aquarium Turning Guests’ Trash Into Soil
Compostable cups, plates, containers, and lids will be turned into nutrient-rich soil and mulch for area farms, gardens, and Waterfront Park surrounding the Baltimore Aquarium.
Federal Facilities Conclude 5th Annual Green Challenge
Under the U.S. EPA Sustainable Materials Management Program, federal facilities managers track data in two of six categories for one year.
Waste Management Analytics From Busch Systems
This manufacturer of recycling, compost, and waste containers has developed a free recycling and waste collection analytics software application that provides facility management useful insight into waste management activities.
At Target Field, Operations Team Continues Compost Effort
At the Minnesota Twins stadium, cups and other concession related products will be kept out of landfill with the help of a partnership with Eco-Products, Inc.
Setting Waste Management Goals
A new tool within ENERGY STAR Portfolio enables facility executives to quantify waste.
Collection Containers: Green Means Organics
Keep America Beautiful, U.S. Composting Council along with other nonprofits and government agencies recommend designating green as the color standard for organics collection containers.
Question Of The Week: Are You Recycling Organic Waste?
Recycling programs and requirements have been in place for decades. An emerging area impacting facility management is the handling of organic waste.
Seven Ways To “Green” The Landscape For Earth Day
Seven practical ways facility executives can make their landscapes even “greener” this Earth Day, and throughout the year.
Services & Maintenance: Waste Management Strategies
Recycling the volume and variety of materials used in facilities requires planning and communication.
Services & Maintenance: Composting Programs
Processing organic waste for a second purpose can significantly reduce what goes to landfill.
St. Louis Office Diverts 11 Tons From Landfill
This fall, employees at One Met Square have sent an average of 1.5 tons of food per week to be composted, rather than simply discarded.
"Green" Internship Program Launched By ARAMARK
The company has partnered with the Student Conservation Association to foster and teach environmental stewardship in a variety of job types.
Services & Maintenance: Getting A Handle On Waste
Managers can optimize their facilities' waste streams with diversion and recycling.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Organics Composting By Waste Management
Opening this spring, the operation will serve the South Florida region.