ORGANICS New rules began enforcement Jan. 2017. Fines are being issued now. The new business organics rule applies to hotels and businesses with…
The beginning of a whole new year is a great time to review your sustainability strategy, and set the tone for the…
CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER GREAT YEAR 2016 has been such an eventful year. What did we all accomplish together? Below is a short list of…
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) recently incorporated Great Forest’s volume to weight (VTW) data into their updated industry standard for calculating waste and recycling…
What do you do if you need to get rid of 100 gallons of furniture polish and clear out over 400 beds? While…
Businesses can reduce waste and keep materials out of the landfill by donating for reuse. Our guide explains how businesses can donate…
Congratulations! Winners of the 2016 HANYC Sustainability Awards were revealed in New York City on November 14, 2016 during HX: The Hotel…
America Recycles Day is November 15. This ARD toolkit contains recycling tips, facts you can share, and ideas for helping your business…
Oct 2016 This blog post is from Great Forest sustainability research intern Kathleen Emerson, a recent graduate from Hunter College holding a B.A.…
Oct 2016–NYC’s expanded energy efficiency laws will now cover more buildings than before. An additional 10,000 properties to be more precise, covering nearly 350 million square…