Environmental Friendly Solutions

26 Ways to Go Green for the Holidays

12/12/2019 by WsiProjects Leave a Comment

Waste Masters Solutions is a commercial waste management company. While we deal mostly with businesses, we strive to be a leader in environmental stewardship with in our community.

The holidays are a magical time. However, for some they are a time of excess and waste. That is why each December we share some tips on how to go green for the holidays.

This year we compiled a list of 26 ideas that can help your family and friends reflect on the true meaning of this time of year. A time to share valuable lessons on reducing, reusing, and recycling. We hope that you will join us in making a difference.

26 Ways to Go Green for the Holidays:

Buy Local: Support your local community and reduce your carbon footprint by buying local.
Buy Less: Do you really need to buy that much? Consider reducing the amount of gifts and spend more time with family.
Reduce Travel: Plan out shopping trips strategically to reduce your energy consumption and stay local when possible.
Give Recycled Gifts: One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Shop resale and thrift shops for unique and lovingly used items.
Re-Gift: This is always acceptable! Especially when you know someone that will appreciate something that has been lying around unused.
Give Battery-Free Gifts: Buy gifts that do not need batteries in order to reduce the toxins that batteries cause our environment.
Give to a Charity: Donate to the recipient’s favorite cause. It will make you both feel good!
Make Eco-Donations: Donate to local conservation groups or eco-friendly organizations.
Give Gift Certificates: Lessen the chances of getting something that is not to the taste of the recipient by giving a gift card to their favorite store.
Send E-Cards: Reduce the carbon footprint that paper card cause by delivering an e-card right into loved one’s email box.
Reuse Wrapping & Trimmings: Reuse save bows, ribbons and wrapping paper saved from the year before. Another great way to reduce waste is to buy reusable decorative boxes that to use for years to come!
Use Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap: If you have to use new wrapping, buy gift wrap made from recycled materials, make your own from newspaper, paper bags, cloth etc …
Use LED Lights in Displays: Us energy saving LED lights on the tree and in displays. They last longer and use less electricity.
Reduce Holiday Lighting: Keep lighting to a minimal. No need to outdo the Jones.
Turn Lights Off at Bedtime: Holiday lights left on are a waste of electricity and annoying to neighbors. Shut them off at bedtime.
Give Homemade Gifts: Homemade gifts are more personal and treasured. It tells the recipient you care enough to give a homemade gift.
Give Book of Beloved Recipes: My favorite type of gift is great recipes that will last a lifetime!
Give Gift of Time: Instead of giving a store bought gift, take your family member or friend out on a special outing, have a game night, or help them with a home improvement project. The gift of time is a rare thing.
Stuff Stockings with Sentiments: Stuff family member’s stockings with pictures, memories or your favorite thing about them.
Give Homemade Body Care Items: Make a sugar scrub, bath bomb or scented soap for friends and family.
Thermostat Downtime: Schedule the thermostat to lower when family members are warm and toasty in bed.
Give Digitally: Send e-certificates, e-tickets and e-cards to reduce the need for transporting gifts, lessening the carbon footprint.
Cancel the Catalogs: Cancel your catalogs and shop online. Most end up unopened in the recycling bin.
Cut Down Local Tree: Start a family tradition of cutting down your own tree from a local Christmas tree farm, lessening the carbon footprint from trucking in trees from across the country.
Buy a Live Tree: Buy a live tree to be later planted or donated after the holidays are over.
Decorate a Tree for Birds: Instead of using plastic balls and other store bought decorations for outdoor trees, decorate a tree with suet bells, pinecones dipped in peanut butter, birdseed, etc …

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At Waste Masters Solutions, we believe environmental stewardship is in everyone’s best interest. Call us at 302-824-0909

At WasteMasters Solutions, a commercial waste management company, we believe environmental stewardship is in everyone’s best interest. Want to find out more? Contact the commercial recycling solutions experts of Delaware and share on our Facebook page some of the ways your business meets or excel at commercial sustainability and minimizing waste. Waste Masters Solutions is a commercial waste solution and recycling company serving Delaware, making it our mission to increase community awareness of the importance of reducing, recycling, reusing as much as possible.

10 Ways Your Business Can Celebrate Earth Day

04/09/2019 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

Most Americans realize that our environment needs protecting, now more than ever. Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to raise environmental awareness and support initiatives for reducing, reusing and recycling the world’s limited assets. Cities around the world have extended Earth Day celebrations to last a week or more to increase community awareness of green initiatives.

Businesses that make an effort towards environmental stewardship often enjoy a positive brand image. Companies such a Patagonia whose mission statement is ‘We’re in business to save our home planet’ have used their platform to raise advocacy for environmental issues.

Earth Day Network works year round to solve climate change, to end plastic pollution, to protect endangered species, and to broaden, educate, and activate the environmental movement across the globe.

Earth Day will be celebrated on Monday, April 22, 2019 by millions of people around the world. This will mark the 49th year for this celebration and this year’s theme is ‘Save Species’. Since the conception of Earth Day in 1970, there’s been a loss of over 40% of the world’s wild animal population. Climate change threatens 75% of the world’s coral reefs, while the bee and other pollinating insects continue to be decimated by use of insecticides.

Those of us at Waste Masters Solutions thought it might be helpful to share a few ideas with our commercial customers on how to celebrate Earth Day and protect our environment for future generations to come.

10 Ways Your Business Can Celebrate Earth Day:

1) Teleconference instead of traveling. If you fly five times per year, those trips are likely to account for 75% of your personal carbon footprint

2) Reduce and recycle paper in the office, plus purchase 100% post-consumer recycled paper

3) Encourage employees to pack their lunch in a reusable bag

4) Conserve water outdoors by only watering landscaping in the early morning or late at night. Use drought-resistant plants in dry areas.

5) Form a “green team” at your office to find cost-effective ways to conserve resources and promote sustainability.

6) Advise employees to turn off and unplug electronics and lights when not in use. This includes turning off your computer before leaving for the night.

7) Coordinate and/or encourage employees to carpool to work

8) Create a ‘Ride Your Bike’ to work club that encourages employees to reduce carbon emissions

9) Make incentive programs that educate employees about using public transportation or driving an electric or hybrid car.

Your carbon footprint is reduced by one pound for every mile you do not drive.

10) Replace inefficient incandescent light bulbs with efficient CFLs or LEDs – Reduce your carbon footprint by 450 pounds a year

SOME HELPFUL LINKS:

EARTH DAY PHILLY

EARTH DAY 2019

FARMER’S ALMANAC EARTH DAY 2019

10 ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

4 WAYS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

EARTH DAY WEBSITE

Let Waste Masters Solutions Be Your Commercial Waste Management Partner

10/16/2018 by DeniseB 1 Comment

Is Waste Masters the Right Waste Management Partner for You?

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We start by answering your call personally and locally. We offer all the waste management services to all types on industries in Delaware and the Tri-state area; commercial waste containers, roll off boxes, portable restrooms, concrete washout,and industrial waste. Don’t be fooled, there is only one waste management company in our area that can do it all.

If you would like to take advantage of WasteMasters Solutions Free Business Waste Audit, Click Here

At WasteMasters Solutions, we provide comprehensive, customized commercial waste recycling solutions in a professional environment—ensuring you get the outstanding service you deserve. We’re local and hands on so that means you have a waste management partner that can customize solutions for your unique needs.

No matter your size or industry, our trained professionals can design a recycling program that addresses the specific needs of your business, enhancing your sustainability plans and increasing environmental stewardship.

10 Reasons to Team Up With Waste Master Solutions

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We are Strategic Partners with The Philadelphia Eagles and Dover International Speedway

Our experienced staff can develop a program that takes into consideration operational needs, environmental impact, regulatory requirements and client costs. Let us come to your facility to conduct a free and unconditional waste audit. There’s no denying that our recycling solutions in Delaware and the surrounding Tri-State area is an easy way to minimize waste production and help save you money.

If you are interested in finding out more, contact the commercial recycling solutions experts of Delaware at WasteMasters Solutions. Share on our Facebook page some of the ways your business meets or excel at commercial sustainability and minimizing waste. Waste Masters Solutions is a commercial waste solution and recycling company serving Delaware, making it our mission to increase community awareness of the importance of reducing, recycling, reusing as much as possible.

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUPS SERIES RACE WEEKEND COMING SOON!

09/18/2018 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

NASCAR at the Monster Mile is returning to Dover International Speedway for a triple-header weekend long of racing and race related activities the first weekend in October – October 5 to 7, 2018. NASCAR racing is one of America’s favorite spectator sports and this weekend promises to be an event to remember!

Last Years Recap:

Waste Master Solutions Had a Blast at the Monster Mile NASCAR Weekend!

Last October, Kyle Busch won the race after a late pass of Chase Elliott who ended up finishing in second place. Which driver will make his mark on the Monster Mile this year?

While the main attraction for fans is the opportunity to watch the top drivers of the world battle on the ‘Monster Mile’ course, there are plenty of other family-fun things to do at the FanZone located just outside of Turn 4 of the track. The FanZone offers a number of activities all weekend long, featuring games, free sampling, live music and more.

This event is expected to create a large amount trash, but thanks to a partnership between the racetrack and Waste Master Solutions, a good portion of the refuse will be recycled. Color coded recycling bins are placed in prevalent locations around the speedway. This has made it more convenient and accessible for race fans and patrons to recycle.

Dover Speedway and Dover Downs Hotel and Casino’s central focus is on reducing its carbon footprint.

“We are proud to bring on Waste Master Solutions to manage our like-minded goal of protecting and preserving the environment by reducing our environmental impact and keeping otherwise recyclable material out of landfills,” said Ed Sutor, president and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. – News Release

Waste Masters teams up with Dover Speedway and Dover Downs to do what they do best–help larger companies and organizations manage and reduce their solid waste production through innovative environmental services such as recycling, commercial and industrial waste solutions, concrete washout and porta pottys.

By reducing solid waste, Masterson says Dover International Speedway will not only increase recycling opportunities, but also provide an even more enjoyable experience for staff and visitors.

“We hope that we help them meet the goals of the people that come in and out of the casinos and the racetracks and other events there, by just having better brand awareness,” says Masterson.–WDEL

If you go

Keep an eye out for the recycling bins and do your part. Check out the Monster Mile Crash Course, as well as the camping map and seating chart.

Philadelphia Eagles and Waste Master Solutions Extend Their Waste Solution Partnership

08/14/2018 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

The Multi-Year Philadelphia Eagles Waste Masters Solutions partnership signed back in June of 2016 seems like yesterday. We have been busy the last few years helping the Eagles organization divert more than ninety-nine percent of its waste from landfills.

Waste Masters Solutions is excited to announce the extension of our partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles for an additional three years. We look forward to continuing as the ‘waste solution partner’ at Lincoln Financial Field and the Eagle’s practice facility, the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia through 2021.

The Philadelphia Eagles, LEED Certified since 2013, are serious about going green. Waste Master Solutions is serious about helping them.

There are 11,108 solar panels and 14 wind turbines on the Philadelphia Eagles sports complex that creates 4 Megawatts of renewable energy each year. With one hundred percent of the team’s operations powered by sun and wind energy, the Philadelphia Eagles place a strong emphasis on reducing their environmental footprint.

The Eagles organization became the first professional sports team to receive the ISO2021 certification this past June. Waste Master Solutions teamed up with the Philadelphia Eagles to install a food waste digester in September 2016. The digester has safely discharged 7.4 tons of pre-consumer food waste to a standard sewer line since the bio-digester was installed. This is a cost-effective and responsible solution for disposal of food waste.

Waste Masters – Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles

“The Eagles and Waste Masters enjoy an amazing relationship where actions speak louder than words,” said Brian Simmons, co-founder and chief operating officer of Waste Masters.

Other eco-friendly efforts currently in place are recycling, composting, energy and water conservation, reforestation and sustainability partners. Over 99% of waste is diverted from landfills.

At WasteMasters Solutions, a waste management company, we can handle all your commercial waste needs. Want to find out more? Contact the waste solutions experts of Delaware, Waste Masters Solutions is a waste solution and recycling company serving Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland, making it our mission to increase community awareness of the importance of reducing, recycling, reusing as much as possible.