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Posted on: August 5, 2023

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… Are you aware of the benefits of packaging redesign?

There are many factors that can impact a business striving to achieve zero waste goals and meet sustainability initiatives. One area often overlooked is assessing product packaging. SWACO spoke with Suzy Kramer from Welch Packaging to help uncove...

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Business Recycling Update
Posted on: March 30, 2023

Welcome to the Business Recycling Update

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the quarterly Business Newsletter. Did you know that the commercial and business sectors generate 60% of Franklin County’s landfilled materials? Or that commercially generated cardboard and food waste are two ...

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Business Recycling Update
Posted on: March 21, 2023

How Bad Is It?

You have policies and plans in place for all operations of your business from your hiring process to how to procure materials or file an expense report. Why not have a written plan for how your company achieves its recycling and diversion goals? Or if you...

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Business Recycling Update
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Connecting the Dots to Reduce Waste to Landfill

Often, success is all about connecting the dots. I’m Doug Compton a packaging development leader at Owens Corning, the world's largest manufacturer of fiberglass composites. Owens Corning develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite...

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Business Recycling Update
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Why Your Business Needs a Recycling Plan

A recycling plan helps organize the information necessary for a successful diversion program. The plan can also identify responsibilities for implementing the program and the goals that you want to achieve. ?A recycling plan also serves as an important re...

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Business Recycling Update