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Making a Statement - zero-waste efforts

Over the past decade tremendous strides were taken to reduce, reuse and recycling products associated with events and general business operating practices.
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  • UL cup

    UL cup

    11-21-19 The coated paper-beverage cup did not indicate it was compostable; thus, the cup contributed to trash at a zero-waste event.

  • Purified-water station

    Purified-water station

    11-21-19 At the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, attendees were expected to bring their own reusable water bottles and refill at designated purified water-refill stations.

  • Water bottles

    Water bottles

    02-26-19 The CompostNow soil slingers walk the talk on the job with their reusable water bottles; thus NO contributions to plastic pollution at the King of Crops compost facility!

  • Durable, reusable cups

    Durable, reusable cups

    10-20-19 The Carnival Paradise cruise ship's open beverage stations used durable reusable cups.

  • Reusable to-go containers

    Reusable to-go containers

    06-17-19 At The Commons dining hall, to-go meals are served in reusable containers.

  • Condiment station

    Condiment station

    11-21-19 The GWCCA uses best zero-waste practices ar GreenBuild's conditment station via pump stations, loose items, and pitchers.

  • Office recycling

    Office recycling

    05-04-15 At Earth Friendly Products staples are collected for recycling and pens|pencils for upcycling - impressive!

  • Yes | NO Bulletin Board

    Yes | NO Bulletin Board

    05-04-15 A YES | NO Bulletin Board educates employees on recyclable items, including items brought into the plant.

  • Recycling bins

    Recycling bins

    09-18-18 Southface follows zero waste best practices with a landfill bin next to recycling bins to prevent contamination.

  • Greenville recycling bin

    Greenville recycling bin

    05-13-19 Greenville uses dual-stream recycling for their downtown collection bins. ... and the recycling bins come complete with fine art compliments of the Metropolitan Arts Council and the City of Greenville.

  • Charlotte recycling bins

    Charlotte recycling bins

    02-02-15 Charlotte has well-marked, easy-to-use recycling bins throughout the downtown area. Following recycling best practices, each bin is located next to a trash can.

  • Charlotte recycling bins

    Charlotte recycling bins

    10-09-15 Love the excellent, bright signage on the new waste | recycling bins near the Knights Stadium.

  • Novelis Parking Lot Recycling Dumpsters

    Novelis Parking Lot Recycling Dumpsters

    09-15-13 Falcons recycling partner, Novelis, provided two recycling dumpsters for each of the three GA Dome parking lots.

  • 07-31-14 One of the CMS Paint-A-Can recycling dumpsters in the clever, creative contest sponsored by Coca-Cola, Republic Services and ReCommunities Recycling.

    07-31-14 One of the CMS Paint-A-Can recycling dumpsters in the clever, creative contest sponsored by Coca-Cola, Republic Services and ReCommunities Recycling.

  • Source-separated material

    Source-separated material

    05-04-19 The Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve follows zero-waste best practices with bins for material source-separation complete with excellent signage.

  • Source-separated material bins

    Source-separated material bins

    10-20-19 It was nice to witness best recycling practices in place on the high seas.

  • San Juan recycling bins

    San Juan recycling bins

    04-30-19 Though the signage is gone or tarnished, the San Juan recycling bins survived Hurricane Maria.

  • Trash compactor

    Trash compactor

    04-30-19 San Juan uses solar-powered Big Belly trash compactors in public spaces.

  • CleanRiver bin

    CleanRiver bin

    11-21-19 With their in-hose bin design, manufacturing, and customized printing, CleanRiver tailors bin design and signage to complement the facility's audience and logistics.

  • GWCCA three-bin system

    GWCCA three-bin system

    11-21-19 For GreenBuild, the GWCCA adopted a three-bin recyclng-center system, complete with a post-consumer food-waste bin.

  • 05-18-14 A custom-made CleanRiver recycling bin desgned for Pret A Manger.

    05-18-14 A custom-made CleanRiver recycling bin desgned for Pret A Manger.

  • GreenBuild recycling bins

    GreenBuild recycling bins

    11-21-19 GreenBuild provides reusable source-separated cardboard recycling & landfill bins that used at consecutive events.

  • Business card

    Business card

    11-21-19 A business card found on the conference floor was properly placed in the landfill bin as trash.

  • Ga Dome Bev Selection

    Ga Dome Bev Selection

    09-15-13 Club level beverage selection at the GA Dome - 100% recyclable!!!

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    Novelis Parking Lot Recycling Dumpsters
    07-31-14 One of the CMS Paint-A-Can recycling dumpsters in the clever, creative contest sponsored by Coca-Cola, Republic Services and ReCommunities Recycling.
    Source-separated material