Articles posted by Steve Laico

Inflation has hit the waste industry hard, just as it has touched almost every aspect of our lives. A big driver is…
Thank you to everyone who attended our special Earth Day webinar on April 14 to learn all about plastics and pollution, food…
What are the key waste trends that will impact your business this year? We’ve rounded up the top three trends to note,…
In 2022, Great Forest completed the largest and most comprehensive waste characterization study to date focused on commercial buildings. That waste study…
“…contamination rates have in many ways become the most important metric in the recycling sector.” — Waste Dive Recycling contamination happens when…
TRUE CERTIFIED ZERO WASTE CASE STUDY Project: Great Forest, Inc. Certification Level: Gold Diversion Rate: 91.3% Type of Facility: 5-story Brownstone Facility…
In the face of increasingly dire climate change news, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is becoming a priority for businesses that want…
Businesses across the country are starting to see their offices return to capacity as workers return full-time or on a hybrid schedule.…
Just as occupancy is rising in office buildings, the waste industry, like the restaurant industry, is dealing with hiring challenges.  As a…
We are proud to announce that Great Forest. Inc. has been TRUE certified to the Gold level for our Zero Waste efforts,…
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