The Quest To Start An Inclusive Recycling Program

February 2018 — Hillary Scanlon is an exceptional 22-year-old student at Wilfrid Laurier University who is challenging the notion that recycling, although it is everyone’s social responsibility, is also a privilege. She reached out to CleanRiver to pitch her project “Sustainability Through An Inclusive Lens” and since then she has got us questioning our own notions about effective recycling programs.

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10 Step Checklist To Start Making Money With Your Recycling Program

February 2018 — Setting up a profitable recycling program doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Below are 10 steps to help you implement an effective recycling program and realize all the potential benefits.

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CleanRiver’s General Manager Hugh Caines: Why I LOVE the BevvyBin!

January 2018 — On the eve of its launch, CleanRiver General Manager Hugh reflects on what makes the BevvyBin8 so unique and why it will remain near and dear to his heart. After a year of design, development and testing the concept, Hugh has driven the BevvyBin project with the intent that it will be a game changer for single stream waste collection.

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4 Reasons Why Your Recycling Program Is Failing

January 2018 — Implementing an effective recycling program can seem intimidating but don’t panic its easier than you think. We sat down with our team of CleanRiver experts to share the 4 main reasons why recycling programs fail and how you can set yourself up for success, and meet your waste diversion goals for 2018.

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11 Office Recycling Resolutions For A Sustainable 2018

January 2018 — Instead of setting resolutions for yourself in 2018, try setting them as a team for your office or business and work together to meet your recycling program goals. Not only can you reduce your carbon footprint but by becoming more sustainable, you can save yourself and your business money.

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Zero-Waste Approaches To Enriching Your Holidays: Part 2

December 2017 — Guest blogger Zero-waste Influencer Trish Jane shares part 2 of some of her simple tips on how to reduce the amount of waste you and your family creates this holiday season.

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Zero-Waste Approaches To Enriching Your Holidays: Part 1

December 2017 — This time of year is so busy that it's easy to let your environmental principles slide, but our guest blogger Zero-waste Influencer Trish Jane shares some simple tips on how to reduce the amount of waste you and your family creates this holiday season.

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The Dirty Dozen: 12 Items that You think ARE Recyclable but really AREN’T!

December 2017 — Putting items in the recycling bin that are not actually recyclable is even worse for the environment. One misplaced item in the blue bin can potentially taint the whole bin sending it all straight to landfill. So ditch the guessing game and use CleanRiver’s Dirty Dozen to help you know what actually can be recycled.

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4 Simple Ways To Get Your Kids To Recycle

November 2017 — Recycling doesn’t have to be a pain. Teaching our kids how simple waste diversion can be is our responsibility as parents and as citizens of this planet. Here are some simple tips to help your kids become expert recyclers.

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4 Simple Secrets To Totally Rock Your E-Waste Recycling Program

November 2017 — What does your company do with its unwanted or out-of-date electronics? As technology evolves and obsolete items need to be replaced, electronic waste collection is becoming an important part of office recycling programs. Here are 4 tips to safely and effectively implement an e-waste recycling program.

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4 Most Commonly Asked Questions About Campus Recycling

November 2017 — After exhibiting at The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) 2017 we share the top most commonly asked questions we are asked when it comes to how to implement an effective campus recycling program, and our solutions.

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3 Ways To Protect Your Recycling Program From Failure

October 2017 — When it comes to implementing a successful recycling program, poor planning and a lack of attention to detail can result in some very SCARY situations. Here are 3 Tips to Help You Avoid being the Victim of Your Own Recycling Horror Story.

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