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🌍 A Sustainable Partnership: Mainstream Recycling & All Green Nursery 🌍 Mainstream Recycling is proud to partner with All Green Nursery & Garden to drive sustainability and close the loop on waste. As leaders in innovative recycling solutions, we’re helping turn organic waste and recycled materials into valuable resources for local gardens, reducing landfill waste and promoting a greener future. What does this partnership mean? Together, we’re ensuring that green waste and recycled products are repurposed into sustainable garden solutions, supporting both the environment and our local communities. Key Contributions: > Waste Reduction: Our advanced recycling technologies divert tons of waste from landfills, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a circular economy. > Sustainable Products: All Green Nursery offers eco-friendly products that nourish gardens while benefiting the planet. > Education: We're empowering customers with knowledge on sustainable gardening practices, including composting, mulching, and using recycled materials. 🌱 This partnership strengthens our shared commitment to a cleaner, greener world, and we’re excited for what’s ahead! #Sustainability #Recycling #EcoFriendly #CircularEconomy

Interested in sustainable waste management and the circular economy? Check out this month's blog where we delve into the importance of sustainability in today’s market and how MyNoke's vermicomposting technology transforms organic waste, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and enriches soil health👇 #circulareconomy #soilhealth #wormfarming #wastetoresources #vermicomposting #vermicast #wormcastings #closingtheloop #organicwaste #sustainability #wastemanagement

Our latest blog talks about NZ's shift to a circular economy & how MyNoke is contributing to it by converting organic 'resources' into a valuable soil conditioner, to improve the health of our soils 🌱 Give it a read & get in touch if you'd like to partner with us!

Humans are unique in the natural world because they create waste that nature can't digest. Unlike other species, whose waste products are typically biodegradable and seamlessly reintegrated into the environment, human-made waste often consists of materials that don't break down naturally. Items like plastic, electronic waste, and certain chemicals can persist in the environment for hundreds to thousands of years, causing pollution and harming wildlife. This happens because many of our products are designed for convenience and durability without considering their end-of-life impact. For example, plastic is cheap and versatile, but it doesn't decompose like organic materials. The good news is that we have the power to change this. By adopting sustainable practices such as recycling, composting, and choosing biodegradable materials, we can reduce the amount of indigestible waste we produce. Additionally, supporting innovations in waste management and advocating for policies that promote environmental stewardship can help mitigate the damage we've caused. . . . #EnvironmentalStewardship #SustainableLiving #ReduceWaste #EcoFriendly #BiodegradableMaterials #Recycle #Compost #PlasticPollution #WasteManagement #GreenLiving #ZeroWaste #EcoConscious #SustainabilityMatters #EnvironmentalImpact #WasteReduction #EcoInnovations #ConsciousConsumer #SustainablePractices #ProtectWildlife #NatureFriendly #EndPlasticPollution #GreenChoices #EcoAdvocacy #CircularEconomy #PlanetCare

Last month, Surfrider Foundation Canada announced their newest campaign - Bye Bye Mini Bottles. Embracing reusable amenities is one change that can lead to more widespread adoption of reusable systems. This change also demonstrates how mutually beneficial all reuse systems are, from waste reduction, eliminating plastic pollution, reducing water usage and greenhouse gases, as well as saving businesses money. Many Tofino businesses have made the switch already to reusable systems thanks to The Den Quality Goods & Refillery, who has created the Sustainable and Circular Accommodation Program (SCAP) - offering a simple way for guests to identify accommodations who are committed to sustainable practices. Head here for more information on this campaign - https://lnkd.in/g4ibEm9c #sustainabletourism #tofinobc #zerowaste #reusable

🌱 At The Waste Lab, our commitment towards sustainability shines through in every part of our process. In this picture, you can see our team hard at work sorting watermelon rinds, collected from one of our hotel partners (yes, it’s summer!🔥) and mushroom substrate from Below Farm to prepare them for nature-based composting. 🍉🍄 By carefully combining these organic materials, we turn what could have ended up in a landfill into rich, valuable compost. This isn't just about waste reduction; it's about creating resources that support healthier soils and a greener planet. Every piece of food that is not wasted, properly sorted and composted is a step toward a more regenerative future. 🌿🌏 #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Composting #CircularEconomy #TheWasteLab

Millions of people face the challenge of managing waste, with landfills running out of air space and fast reaching capacity rising disposal costs, and environmental degradation. It is our responsibility to find effective solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. Did you know you can hygienically recycle organic waste in your garden using a Composter? The Composter transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, reducing landfill waste while enriching soil for healthier plants. Suitable to the domestic, commercial and even industrial markets, the Composter is compact and can be neatly placed in the ground, secured by a lid to keep odours away. Composting lowers greenhouse gas emissions and supports the South African National Vision of reducing landfill waste by 50% by 2022 and achieving 0% by 2027. Organic waste, originating from plant or animal sources, is biodegradable and can be recycled into valuable compost. The Composter manufactured locally by #MpactPlasticContainers offers unmatched quality and durability. The unit is 100% recyclable, supporting eco-friendly efforts with sustainable practices. Choose quality, sustainability, and community. Choose #MpactPlasticContainers. Together, we can make a significant difference and move towards a zero-waste future. For more information contact: salesforce@mpcsa.co.za https://lnkd.in/gTm6H9Yr #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Composting #GreenLiving #MpactPlasticContainers #ZeroWaste #OrganicWaste #SouthAfricanNationalVision #ReduceReuseRecycle

At TimberWay we believe that.. Due to substantial reduction in waste and pollution, sustainable packaging is essential for the environment. Conventional packaging materials, such as plastic, add to the expanding waste problem by frequently ending up in landfills and the ocean, where their long half-lives can ruin ecosystems and cause harm to wildlife. By decreasing waste volume and encouraging resource conservation, sustainable packaging—made of recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable materials—minimizes this impact. It also lessens the need for fossil fuels and other non-renewable resources, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and preserves natural resources. Ultimately, circular economies and a healthier Earth for coming generations are promoted by sustainable packaging. #sustainable #packaging #ecofriendly #gogreen #savenature

What is the real issue when it comes to national compost infrastructure? ♻️ There are two critical factors: 1) contamination, and 2) biodegradability. 🌱 The current compost infrastructure is significantly lagging. Only ~4% of Americans can compost food packaging via their municipal system. 🗑️ The challenges aren't just about food packaging and food waste.🍎🥖 Regardless of what compostable packaging is used for, food or otherwise, all packaging materials must be: (1) clean sorted, and (2) decompose within the compost cycle of a diverse range of composters and dynamic natural processes.♻️ Unfortunately, the existing waste management model often fails since it was never initially designed for sorting. An entirely new industry is evolving called Compostable Materials Management. (see Compost Stewardship Institute) and it's 180 degrees different than waste management. 💫 The overwhelming presence of non-compostable materials and plastic, leading to contamination rates as high as 25-30% in some compost facilities! 😔 Elevate Packaging, in partnership with the Compost Stewardship Institute, is here to help you navigate these challenges with innovative, science-backed solutions designed for a truly sustainable future. Together, we're supporting the world's most respected sustainable brands to overcome the ineffective infrastructure with a circular system that works—efficiently, cleanly, and sustainably. Repost this ♻️ and help us eliminate plastic waste to re-enrich the earth. Follow Rich Cohen for innovative ideas and leading circular solutions to elevate your sustainable mission!💫 #CompostInfrastructure #Sustainability #Biodegradability #CircularEconomy #eco #sustainablepackaging #noplastic #plasticfree #ecofriendly #recycle #recyclable #wastefree

Embracing the 5Rs of Sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and... Rot or Transform! 🔄 When it comes to managing organic waste, it's crucial to remember the often overlooked "Rot or Transform" principle. Organic waste, especially from food, can be repurposed through composting methods like Bokashi, garden composting, or vermicomposting. Additionally, innovative Waste-to-Energy (WTE) systems like REVALUO can transform municipal organic waste into valuable fuel sources. Indeed, successful waste recycling isn't just about using many items and recycling them all. It's about making conscious purchases, reducing waste generation from the start, and responsibly managing what we do produce. By integrating the "Rot or Transform" principle into our sustainability practices, we can significantly reduce our environmental footprint and move towards a more circular economy. Let's continue to rethink our approach to waste management and embrace sustainable solutions that benefit both the planet and future generations. Together, we can make a lasting impact! 🌍💚 #EnvironmentalSustainability #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #5RsOfSustainability #apsengo