as of March 28, 2018
Reducing the waste size of school lunch
by Christine Yott on March 28, 2018
We discuss school lunch food waste, including amounts, reduction strategies, composting, and how schools have successfully tackled the problem.
Circular economy: a business model for zero waste
The circular economy tries to achieve zero waste by reusing materials. Learn about how it connects to sustainability’s triple bottom line.
Uncommon recyclables: how to recycle items not accepted curbside
Do you need to get rid of an item that cannot go in your curbside recycling? Here are some easy ways to recycle stuff from around your house.
NEPA success story: project planning for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
The Wilson Bridge replacement had a lot of public attention and many stakeholders. The challenge was met through engagement.
School food waste success stories: you can do it too!
Schools across the country have started food waste management programs. Here are the steps they took for their school programs.
Glass recycling: good for the planet, but is it good for profits?
by Christine Yott on February 1, 2018
Glass recycling creates jobs and reduces pollution. But recent financial hurdles have made costs too high for some municipalities.
Food waste: bad for people, planet, and profit
Food waste is bad for sustainability’s triple bottom line. It leads to hunger, harms the planet, and cuts into finances.
Sustainable seafood: who decides what it is?
by Christine Yott on July 20, 2017
Many organizations have sustainable seafood rating systems. Learn about their similarities and differences here.
NEPA waivers: exempting projects from environmental planning regulations
by Christine Yott, updated on March 1, 2018
Lawmakers waive the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to speed up projects. Some waivers are more controversial than others.
Food waste management in schools: setting up your program
Schools have several options to manage food waste. You can use share tables, donate unopened items, and compost food.
Can I recycle these? Well, yes...technically
Companies like to say their items are recyclable. While this is technically true, many go to the landfill since only specialized facilities can process them.
Sustainability: embracing the triple bottom line
by Christine Yott on April 12, 2017
The triple bottom line integrates environmental, social, and financial responsibility.
Strategies to reduce food waste from school lunch
by Christine Yott on July 28, 2017
Your school can prevent food waste problems. Some strategies are simple, while others require more planning for significant results.
What is the National Environmental Policy Act and why do people sue under it?
The National Environmental Policy Act requires environmental planning for government projects. The law's broadness often brings lawsuits.
Mattress recycling: why and how to dispose of your mattress sustainably
by Christine Yott on August 7, 2017
Recycling your mattress is often easier than you may think. We discuss how mattress recycling fits into sustainability's triple bottom line.
Food waste in American schools: how much is out there?
by Christine Yott, updated on May 19, 2017
The limited data on school food waste usually focuses on plate waste from students in the National School Lunch Program.
Single stream recycling: a mixed bag of pros and cons
Collecting recycling and trash together is easy for consumers, but the pros may outweigh the cons.
