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Albuquerque Still On The Recycling Struggle Bus
A recent article written by an Albuquerque reporter highlighted the sad fact that only 23% of waste generated by residents is recycled. Most major cities throughout the US are seeing percentages as high as 60-80%, which begs the question, “why is Albuquerque finding it so hard to get it’s residents to recycle?” In my opinion Read More
Albuquerque Named No. 1 Best Place To Live and Work as a Moviemaker
For the 3rd year in a row, MovieMaker Magazine has named Albuquerque, New Mexico the #1 big city to live and work as a moviemaker. Go Green Recycling has been a part of the New Mexico film industry since 2007, providing trash, recycling and composting services for productions and production offices. With Netflix taking over Read More
Better Communication = Better Recycling
As the recycling industry continues to grow throughout the United States and the world, so does the confusion of what can be recycled and what cannot. For those who understand the value of recycling, there is a guilt associated with possibly contaminating an entire load of otherwise recyclable items because of something being placed in Read More
Food Waste Diversion In Schools
The key to any movement taking off is getting the information out there. In the case of schools there is no better way to get the information out than by educating the students! Young, elementary aged students are particularly excited to participate in ideas that have a big impact on their community because they are Read More
California Recycling and Composting Rates Drop in 2015
For the first time in 3 years, the recycling and composting rates in California have dropped to approximately 47% according to The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle.) In the years leading up to 2015, the recycling and composting rate in The Golden State hovered at 50% of all materials being utilized. Read More
Zeroing In On Zero Waste
The term “zero waste” is a popular term that is used to describe goals and aspirations of recyclers, municipalities and businesses trying to divert 90% or more of their waste from a landfill. Many people wonder if this is an attainable goal or if the term has simply become a phrase used to describe someone Read More
The Gripe With Recycling Glass
When you think of recyclables, do you think glass? A large majority of the population considers glass a recyclable item while recycling companies see it as a material full of problems. Breakage, contamination of mixed recycling and jamming of sorting equipment are just some of the reasons that glass is the least desirable material put Read More
Multi Unit Recycling Challenges
Although curbside recycling is becoming increasingly popular within single family residential communities throughout the United States, multi-unit properties remain hesitant to join the recycling movement. The reason is simple (and not-so simple all at the same time.) Working together doesn’t always work. Town house and apartment home communities face special challenges that single family residences Read More
Recycling Paper Products
There are many types of cardboard and paper products that not only can be recycled but are being recycled by Americans each year. Specifically, about 65% off all paper products bought are collected, processed, and reused for items that we re-buy and use everyday. 65% equates to roughly 45 tons or 335 lbs for every Read More
10 Ways To “Just Say No” To Plastic
BYOB. As in, “bring your own bag” to the store! Instead of bringing home those flimsy, hard to recycle plastic bags from stores, bring your own canvas or reusable shopping bag from home and ask the store to place your newly purchased items in it. Remember: plastic bags are in production because of supply having Read More
Feel Good Vs. The Fees
If you are like most people, you are busy balancing work, family and anything else that life may throw your way. There are days that you may wake up feeling inspired to take on a new project and others that you don’t have the inspiration to get out of bed. With so many demands on Read More
Massive Amounts of Junk Mail
“Going Green” is more than a fad…it’s a lifestyle. One of the most basic ways that one can go green is by stopping unwanted junk mail from landing in their mailbox day after day and signing up for paperless credit card statements. Our favorite website to help you with putting a stop to endless unwanted Read More
Know Before You Throw
With single-stream curbside recycling gaining momentum throughout the United States, many people are asking, “what can I put in the recycling bin?” While every city is different (and every recycling center is different as well) there are items that universally are accepted. Here is a basic guide that will help you “know before you throw.” Read More
Fun Facts About Aluminum
Many people know that aluminum is one of the valued recyclable goods in our society because of the money that it pays quickly to the hauler. Whether you are fishing cans out of the park or delivering thousands of pounds from commercial accounts, aluminum pays well. But what many don’t know is how little aluminum Read More
Recycling in the Big City
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 80’s and 90’s, I remember seeing the evolution of the recycling movement very well. In the 80’s, no curbside recycling was offered, but recycling centers were found around town where you could bring the aluminum cans you foraged from garbage cans after your little league Read More
Trending Now: Upcycling
When you think of recycling do you think of blue or green bins with arrows in a triangle formation? Do you think of aluminum cans, plastic bottles or newspapers? Or, are you one of the members of a growing community of creative individuals who think….ART! You have probably heard the buzz words; upcycled, repurposed, steampunk, Read More
