Gifts wrapped in pretty, festive wrapping paper are a highlight of the holiday season for many. Unfortunately, modern wrapping paper is often tossed into landfills – even when it could have been recycled. Each year, approximately 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper ends up in landfills in the US alone. Luckily, you have options! First, it’s important to note that…
By: Sara Mack, Marketing Manager As we approach the solstice, our team at Compost Crew is so excited for summer to officially begin. This being said, composting in the warmer months can be associated with some unique challenges. Even though composting doesn’t lead to more pests or smells than “traditional” waste management strategies, it’s not necessarily butterflies and rainbows all…
By: Sara Mack, Marketing Manager We’re big fans of composting. At Compost Crew, our mission is to reduce the amount of organic waste that is being sent to landfills. This being said, we recognize that not all food recycling initiatives are created equal. In the first post in our Sustainability Wars series, we outlined the pros and cons of disposing…