Articles posted by Steve Laico

Plastic Bag Bans Starting March 1, 2020, New York State’s ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect. To date, eight states…
As we enter a new year and decade, it may be time to ask if your corporate values align with people and…
This article originally appeared in QSR magazine, Nov. 2019. With the holiday season fast approaching, businesses, especially restaurants, will likely begin experiencing…
This article originally appeared in the NYSAR3 Fall 2019 Newsletter. Have you looked in your trash lately? Understanding what is in your…
Photo: Dan Gold, Unsplash Client: A fast casual national chain with locations across the country. Summary: Great Forest conducted food waste audits at…
When the trick and treating is all done, what you have left are mountains of candy wrappers, decorations, costumes, and food. Around…
Have you received your Waste and Recycling Scorecard? Wondering how to read it, and use it to help you achieve your goals? Here…
This year’s Waste Expo included a terrific discussion on the importance of data, featuring Great Forest’s director of national accounts Joe Romuno…
The start (or end) of another academic year is the perfect time for schools, colleges and universities to think about setting up…
Going Zero Waste does not mean that you have to stop producing waste immediately. Many businesses achieve their Zero Waste goals by…
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