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Introduction to Compost
Compostable materials, on average, will make up around 25% – 45% of your waste stream. Diverting these materials from the landfill will have the largest impact on your waste diversion rate. In the last five years, the compost industry has seen tremendous growth, creating more opportunities to divert compostable material from the landfill. So where do you start? A compost…
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Rethinking Autumn Decor (Without Sacrificing Style)
Hay bales, corn stalks, and pumpkins feel inherently sustainable — they’re natural, seasonal, and look nothing like the plastic decor they’re often replacing. But what happens to them once the season ends is where that impression either holds up or falls apart. A pile of decorative pumpkins and corn stalks headed to a landfill isn’t meaningfully different from any other…
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How Event Planners Can Support Local Systems
When festival organizers talk about sustainability, the conversation usually jumps straight to compostable cups, solar-powered stages, and carbon offsets. Those things matter. But an often-overlooked lever sits in plain sight: who you hire to build, feed, and staff your event. Choosing local vendors and workers is one of the most effective, tangible ways to reduce your footprint and put real…
