What is SWEEP Certification and Why is it Important? The US generated 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in 2018 alone, which equates to around 4.9 pounds per person […]
By Cheryl Ma and Ryan Haug April 20th, 2021 The post-consumption market has been shaken up considerably over the past year or so. Rising residential waste, falling commercial waste, the […]
Food Waste, Organics Infrastructure & The Methane Problem By Sam Yeoman 6/14/21 Every time I slide the remaining food scraps off my plate and into my garbage can, a little […]
EPR: What is it? What is it Good For? By Sam Yeoman 5/25/21 With conversations surrounding EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) reaching a crescendo, it’s a good time to take a […]
By Duncan Watson This coming June I will begin my 30th year working with the City of Keene, New Hampshire. I started fresh out of graduate school, full of ideas, […]
PPE Waste & Finding Hope Just in Time for Earth Day 2021 By Sam Yeoman 4/22/21 There’s a wonderful American Elm tree that lives right outside the 2nd story window […]
By Jasleen Kahlon As the world tries to claw its way out from under what seems like an insurmountable amount of plastic waste, it is vital to address the negative […]
By Eve Boyd Air pollution is not just a public health concern, nor is it simply a climate problem. It is also an environmental justice issue, and in no instance […]
By Cheryl Ma If you talk to an environmental activist (particularly a young, American one) you will likely pick up on their very different and sometimes odd lifestyle choices. Perhaps […]
By Ella Rosenkranz, SWEEP Intern and Washington University in St. Louis Alumna Although third-party certifications have fees involved and require time and effort to make operational changes, their benefits, both […]
A world free of waste, where materials are continually utilized for their full benefit without causing human health problems, environmental degradation or requiring excessive economic investment.