Product Stewardship, the practice of minimizing the health, safety and environmental impact of products across their entire life cycle while also maximizing economic benefits, is receiving increasing attention in both the public and private sectors. But years before the term was common in waste management vernacular, stewards of public health recognized the threat that certain…
The dreaming and planning and shopping are done. Maybe you’ve hired a contractor, maybe it’s DIY this time around. Either way, before you pull out the dust mask and hammer, there’s one final detail to tend to; choosing a trash dumpster service for your construction waste. Making a selection isn’t complicated, but taking the time…
Backyard composting is an effective way to reduce your household carbon footprint, and it can be very rewarding to produce your very own quality compost for the garden. While there is certainly a lot of science behind backyard composting, a little know-how will take you a long way. To produce your own “black gold”, nurture your…
Boulder is a community that has long valued environmental sustainability and green living. Residents and employees alike have a long-standing commitment to taking care of the land, environment and community in which we work, live and play. As such, zero waste is a community value throughout the city and Boulder County. In fact, Boulder was one…
Myrtle Spurge. Bohemian knotweed. Medusahead. Camelthorn. No, these aren’t the latest craft beers, they are all considered noxious weeds in the state of Colorado. The state of Colorado has designated specific plants as noxious weeds because the plants present a threat to natural or agricultural lands, including Boulder’s beautiful open spaces. Noxious weeds are plants…
Increasing organic matter in soil with compost is a simple act packed with benefits that contribute to healthy soil and a strong, vibrant landscape. Soil will benefit from a compost boost in almost any application including trees and scrubs, seeded lawns, under sod, in lawn aeration, and in flower beds, borders and vegetable gardens. Did…
The numbers are staggering – 133 billion pounds of food wasted in the U.S in 2010 (the most recent year for which data is available). That’s 40% of all food produced in the country at a cost of $161 billion annually. Food loss occurs all along the supply chain including production, storage, transportation and retail.…
Let us do the heavy lifting! Due to the City of Boulder’s Universal Zero Waste Ordinance which requires ALL properties, residential, commercial and multifamily to have trash, recycle and compost service by June, 2016, Western has worked with many of our existing customers to start their new compost service. As implementing compost collection at your…
For overall soil health and plant vigor, the US Composting Council recommends that we “Strive for 5%”, that is, aim for 5% compost in our soil. This will help to keep plants healthy, reduce water needs, introduce beneficial microorganisms and possibly reduce the need for added fertilizer.
Compostable Versus Biodegradable—What’s the Difference? Many of our customers are confused by the wide variety of products that claim to be either compostable or biodegradeable and whether these products can go into a compost container. These terms do have a key difference which impacts their disposal. For an item to be considered compostable, it must…
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