WasteNot, Inc.

Sustainability is at a wonderful intersection of creativity and empathy, working to find solutions that meet people where they’re at. It’s a joy and privilege to be in a role where I get to do that work every day and develop new programs that make sustainability more convenient, affordable, and approachable for people in Chicago and beyond. I am lucky to work with an incredible team that embodies those values and it’s wild to think that the best of that work is still ahead. Thank you to all who have made this time so meaningful. I look forward to many more years with WasteNot, Inc.!

Happy Small Business Saturday! 🎉 A big shoutout to all the local businesses using WasteNot to meet their sustainability goals! It’s inspiring to see how these entrepreneurs are reducing waste and contributing to a greener future. 🌍✨ If you're a business owner interested in composting and glass recycling, WasteNot offers tailored plans for all types and sizes. Together, we can transform waste into resources and support our planet! 🌱 Join us in making a difference today! 💚 https://lnkd.in/gfyHs3iF

This Thanksgiving, Americans will waste ~312 million lbs of food, the equivalent of driving your car 73,109 times around Earth's equator and wasting 156,980 Olympic-sized swimming pools full of water, according to ReFed. Sharing some of my tips on how to do your part to mitigate an emissions-high holiday👇 1. Plan Ahead 🤔 Plan carefully to avoid overbuying, check your pantry for inventory prior to shopping, and survey what items your guests want. 2. Streamline your Meal 🚀 Only one person wants the sweet potato casserole this year? Skip the big dish and make one sweet potato for whoever wants it. Not into the traditional Thanksgiving meal? Call it a petite Thanksgiving like I'm doing this year and enjoy French food. 2. BYOT (Bring Your Own Tupperware) 🙌 Even the best planned meal can end up with leftovers. Bring your own Tupperware or glass container(s) to limit use of plastic bags and single-use to-go containers. 3. Compost 😉 Compost all of your food & compostable scraps during the cooking and cleaning process! Using a service like WasteNot, Inc. that accepts meats, bones & solid dairy is your best bet for sustainable disposal. 4. Carpool 🚗 Many of us will be driving long distances to family homes this Thursday. Make travel efficient as possible by coordinating rides and limiting the number of cars on the road. How are you practicing sustainability this Thanksgiving? #wastenot #thanksgivingtips #sustainability

Twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and a whole lot of waste. 😱 Let's shine a light on the problem! 💡 Did you know that an estimated 150 million strands of string lights are sold in the US each year? 🤯 Most end up in landfills. Let's change that! In collaboration for the second year in a row, WasteNot and Reduce Waste Chicago will be collecting and recycling broken string lights just in time for the holiday season! Together, we're committed to reducing waste and creating a more sustainable future for our community. Residential WasteNot members can order a collection today via WasteNot Shop: https://lnkd.in/evfzgsjS

PSA: Please remove the duct-tape before composting your banana peels 🍌 📣

Thank you to our neighbors! We are honored to be voted a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave. This award means so much for our business and helps us continue to grow in our community! Be sure to visit us on @Nextdoor through the link in our bio and leave a recommendation: https://lnkd.in/d_Cw_2z7 #NeighborhoodFaves

Cool workplaces compost with WasteNot, Inc. ♻️ Ready to get started on your sustainability journey? Reach out to our team at: outreach@wastenotcompost.com 💚

Over the weekend, WasteNot was the lead sponsor for Mulch Madness - an initiative led by the Ravenswood Neighbors Association here in Chicago 🍁 🍂 Mulch Madness is an annual yard waste collection drive designed to encourage neighborhood leaf collection. Participants bring their leaves to a central location and its processed into leaf mulch, then donated to the Montrose Metra Community Gardens! WasteNot's mission to rethink waste as a resource perfectly aligns with this popular #hyperlocal initiative that motivates residents to think of their leaves and yard waste as a resource that can be put back into the community ♻️ 🪴

Happy America Recycles Day! This year, we are excited to announce that we now offer residential glass recycling 🍾 ♻️ Learn more and sign up today on our website: https://lnkd.in/gffhj9-G #americarecyclesday #recycling #wastenot

Over the weekend, WasteNot's co-founder and COO, Lauren Kaszuba, spoke on The Impact and Importance of Preventing and Diverting Food Waste panel hosted by Chicago Climate Connect and Plant Chicago. Lauren joined an esteemed panel of experts to discuss WasteNot's leadership in the food waste solutions industry. Through our innovative curbside services for single-family homes to large institutions, we are committed to making making it easy for anyone to divert waste from landfills in Chicagoland. Thank you to Mackenzie Siren and the whole CCC team for shining a light on the work WasteNot is doing locally to make our communities more sustainable! #sustainability #compost #chicago