Starting the New Year with a sustainability focus can help your business save money, comply with local laws, and make a positive impact on the environment. These simple and impactful strategies can make your business more eco-friendly. Let’s dive into some New Year’s resolutions you might be missing: Meet State and Local Laws Ensure your business complies with your local…
New Year, new goals, right? From reducing methane emissions to supporting green jobs, let’s dive into some New Year’s resolutions you might be missing—and how Compost Crew can help you get there! 1. Reduce Methane Emissions By composting our food scraps and yard waste at home or in the workplace, we are collectively reducing our dependence on landfills and incinerators.…
In a world where sustainability is more important than ever, many shoppers are turning to “eco-friendly” plastics as a greener alternative. But with so many labels—biodegradable, compostable, plant-based, and earth-safe—it’s easy to get lost in the marketing. At Compost Crew, we’ve helped thousands of residents and businesses reduce waste and turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Through our online store, …
The District of Columbia has over 700,000 residents and an average of 414 tons of food waste that would be sent to landfills, per year, if not for a refuse disposal option. The city recently passed a law that tackles the many ways in which schools, businesses and organizations can combat food waste in the district. This includes purchasing wisely,…
Summer, summer, summertime! The sun is out, the birds are chirping, the days are longer and your organic scraps are getting…warmer. Don’t worry, we have a few tips to help keep your bins clean, reduce odors and keep unwanted guests away throughout the season. While we do the dirty work of picking up, sifting through and composting your food scraps,…
In 2021, the state of Maryland passed a bill requiring schools, businesses and organizations that generate at least two tons of food residuals per week to separate the food waste from other solid waste. Maryland generates an average 900,000 tons of food waste per year. This law aims to divert a good portion of that food waste from final disposal…
Trends come and go, kids outgrow their clothes and this surplus of unwanted articles of clothing can make it difficult to know how to dispose of these items properly. No matter what, clothing, textiles and dryer lint do not belong in your compost bin. What’s the difference between synthetic fibers and natural fibers? Natural fibers are derived from the natural…
While some of us find it daunting to put together a meal for a small group, Chef Tony Hull doesn’t flinch at having hundreds of guests for a single meal. As the Executive Chef of the JW Marriott in Washington, DC, his events can include upwards of 1,000 people for lunch or dinner. By his estimates, the hotel’s kitchen staff…
by Dan Israel, SVP of Growth Plastic recycling has been in the news recently, and it’s not positive coverage. Although recycling bins are present in the majority of homes across the country, research from the groups Beyond Plastics and the Last Beach Cleanup estimate that Americans recycled just six percent of their plastics in 2021, which is a drop from…
Compostable plastics are a step in the right direction when it comes to reducing single-use plastics, but choosing the “right” compostable plastic when you’re at a restaurant or in the grocery store can be overwhelming. How to shop for compostable plastic Because products are being marketed as sustainable using several buzzwords, it can be difficult to understand exactly what you’re…