Educational Foundation for Children's Care, Inc.’s Post

“Composting should be free just like trash” If only that was how it worked. —————————— During #EarthDay and International Compost Awareness Week festivities, I got that chance to be out and about at various community events representing WasteNot, Inc. At these events, there are always a few people who want to start composting with our service, but aren’t able to commit the necessary funds in their budget at the moment. Inevitably, some of these people will plead with me that composting should be free for everyone. While I love the sentiment, I envy the communication specialists who have been able to convince a large portion of the population that collecting trash is free of charge. I end up being the bearer of bad news in these scenarios - telling passionate would-be-composters that trash actually is not free. Whether you know it or not, everyone is paying for trash (and the maintenance of defunct landfills) one way or another. I know that if people understood the true cost of trash and there were more incentives in place to decrease generation of trash in the first place, we’d create an economy in which composting is the cost effective waste disposal option. Anyway, here is a selfie I took last week when I took the day off to head to Springfield for Illinois Environmental Council Zero Waste Lobby Day. It was great to speak with legislators interested in making changes to the Illinois waste landscape. As always, it's a privilege to work at WasteNot, Inc. where we’re making strides everyday to lower that barrier for entry and to make sustainable waste disposal a seamless addition to any home or business.

Most Fridays we conduct a Zoom networking session (called Harbak Matters) where we invite three unrelated guests to chat about the market.  The 30-minute discussion includes topics such as recycling infrastructure, current struggles with the implementation of the circular economy, government funding, alternative funding models and community engagement. The sessions are not recorded so you can speak freely.  Most of all you will learn more than by attending an expensive conference. The sessions are free! Many in the game have both learned from others and enjoyed it. Let me know if you are interested and I will slot you into a session in the coming weeks - 0431 222 327 #circulareconomy #waste #resourcerecovery #recycling #foodwaste #plasticwaste #wastemanagement #FOGO #MRF #infrastructure #environment #sustainability

It's great to see Gettysburg Borough taking proactive steps toward environmental sustainability! On October 19th, residents have the perfect opportunity to responsibly dispose of their old electronics through a recycling event hosted at the Public Works Building. Thanks to Waste Management, Inc.’s partnership, this initiative ensures that hazardous materials are managed correctly, preventing environmental contamination. Here's a personal reflection: I remember attending a similar event where the community gathered with a shared commitment to sustainability. It's empowering to see firsthand how these collective efforts contribute to a healthier planet. 🌍 Are you participating in local efforts to reduce electronic waste? What are your thoughts on recycling as a means to promote sustainability? Let's continue the conversation in the comments. Don't forget, pre-registration is required by October 18th—let's make a positive impact together! #Recycling #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Gettysburg #GoGreen

A Zero-Pollution Mindset starts with the individual and spreads up. To contribute to a community-wide change in how we protect our most valuable natural resource, there are a few things you can do right now to make a difference. 1. Participate in and organize riverfront clean-up events. 2. Recycle plastic, glass, and paper in accordance with your municipal guidelines. DOn't forget to properly dispose of e-waste! 3. Make your voice heard! Contact local and state representitives to advocate for a more sustainable community. You can read more about the Zero-Pollution Mindset in our lengthened Mississippi River Equity Vision, linked below. https://lnkd.in/gyr4pqua

It's great to see Gettysburg Borough taking proactive steps toward environmental sustainability! On October 19th, residents have the perfect opportunity to responsibly dispose of their old electronics through a recycling event hosted at the Public Works Building. Thanks to Waste Management, Inc.’s partnership, this initiative ensures that hazardous materials are managed correctly, preventing environmental contamination. Here's a personal reflection: I remember attending a similar event where the community gathered with a shared commitment to sustainability. It's empowering to see firsthand how these collective efforts contribute to a healthier planet. 🌍 Are you participating in local efforts to reduce electronic waste? What are your thoughts on recycling as a means to promote sustainability? Let's continue the conversation in the comments. Don't forget, pre-registration is required by October 18th—let's make a positive impact together! #Recycling #Sustainability #WasteManagement #Gettysburg #GoGreen

I want to share a touching and inspiring experience I had this morning that made me pause and reflect deeply. This morning, as I was walking to work, I noticed that, near a construction site where a new building was going up, there was a small group of children, no older than ten years old, earnestly picking up plastic bottles and wrappers from the roadside. Curious, I approached them and asked what they were doing. One of the kids, with a serious look on his face, explained that they were part of a local environmental club at their school. Every week, they took it upon themselves to clean up litter around their neighborhood to help protect the environment and wildlife. As I watched these young eco-warriors diligently filling their sacks with trash, I couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration and concern. Here were children, not even old enough to drive, taking action to address a problem that often seems overwhelming and beyond our control. Their dedication reminded me of the urgent need for each of us to take responsibility for our environment, regardless of age or circumstance. It also underscored the importance of education and community involvement in fostering a sustainable future. Seeing those kids today was a poignant reminder that every small effort counts in the fight against environmental degradation. It inspired me to consider what more I could do personally, beyond recycling and reducing my own waste, to contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations. #environment #nature #sustainability #climatechange #ecofriendly #savetheplanet #sustainable #zerowaste #gogreen #recycle #green #earth #eco #plasticfree #sustainableliving #globalwarming #pollution #climate #reuse #recycling

Educating Businesses and Schools: Guidance on responsible e-waste disposal for businesses and schools. Request a pick-up for e-waste at https://lnkd.in/gFs32Pjz 🌍♻️ #Ewaste #RecycleResponsibly #ewaste #recycling #environment

As a Sunrex renter, you can make a big impact on the environment! 🌱 Here’s how you can help: ♻️ Recycling: Integrate recycling into your daily routine to reduce landfill waste and repurpose materials. 🚿 Water Conservation: Opt for shorter showers, turn off taps quicker, and fix leaks promptly to save water. 🌱 Composting: Try composting your kitchen scraps to enrich soil and reduce waste. Why do these actions matter? Because together, they help minimize our environmental footprint. Every recycled item and saved drop of water counts. Let’s commit to supporting a community that cares about our planet. 🌿🌎

How can we keep our environment clean?and this is our responsibility that we should take everyday. Here are five ways to keep the environment clean🌏 1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Implement the 3Rs in your daily life by reducing your consumptionreusing items whenever possible and recycling materials that can be recycled 2. Proper Waste Disposal: Ensure that you dispose of waste properly including sorting and disposing of hazardous waste like batteries electronics and chemicals through designated channels 3. Participate in Community Clean-Ups: Join local clean-up initiatives, participate in beach cleanups or organize your own community clean-up events to keep public spaces free from litter and pollution

Our reckless #overconsumption of #singleuseplastic (etcetera!) comes at the expense of poor, exploited, and #marginalized communities on the receiving end of this ever-growing mess, who are the least responsible for the #climatecrisis: 🌊 ocean currents dump our plastics on their shores ☠️ incinerated trash pollutes their air 🛢️ fossil fuel infrastructure destroys their ecosystems (plastics are made with #fossilfuels) Just because this pile will be gone in the morning (handled by wildly underpaid park staff or volunteers), doesn’t mean it disappears completely. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 ♹ Would love to see McCarren Park House stop serving their drinks in single use plastics (my petition is still live!) 🥗 Would really love to see ~progressive Brooklynites~* walk their talk and picnic with #reusables or do takeaway with programs like DeliverZero 🌏 Would really, really love to see more local #policies making plastics an exception, not the norm. 💁♀️ Because this is just one night at one corner of one park in one neighborhood! What are we doing, y’all? This look is sooooooo so basic, embarrassing, exhausting, entitled. Yikes. #plasticorplanet #zerowasteliving #brooklynparks #mccarrenpark #mccarrenparkhouse #plasticsarekillingus #plasticsareforever #divestfromfossilfuels #greenpointers #leavenotrace #carryincarryout #environmentaljustice #climatejusticenow NYC Department of Parks & Recreation Beyond Plastics rePurpose Global