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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

10 Holiday Tips for Going Green this Holiday Season

12/11/2018 by DeniseB 1 Comment

Updated from previous post
10 Green Holiday Tips for the Office and Home

The holidays brighten an otherwise dormant season by bringing festivities and good will. They also bring on a season of excess that often results in extra waste. Household waste increases by a whopping 25% from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.This is not sustainable or responsible stewardship.

That is why those of us at Waste Masters Solutions would like to make you aware of all the holiday trimmings, packaging, and other compostable waste that goes directly into a landfill. We all could make a difference if we look for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle holiday wrappings and gifts.

Sustainable Holidays are a Blessing

Try something really thoughtful this holiday season – rethink how you shop, wrap and celebrate. Identify ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Make this your gift to the generations to come.

10 Green Holiday Tips for the Office and Home:

Throw a Green Holiday Party: Going Green for the holidays should be carried over to any parties or gatherings that you have at home or the office. Clearly label recycling containers for cans, bottles and other recyclables. Of course, a Green Party can be held year ‘round, check out our blog, ‘Throw a Green Party this Labor Day’ and make it your New Year’s Resolution to continue your Green Initiatives into the new year.
Reduce Food Waste: This time of year is a time of excess resulting in large amount of food waste. Why not plan for the right amount of food to save money and reduce food waste. If you over estimated, donate the leftovers to a local shelter, food bank or freeze it for later before it spoils.
Forgo the Paper Card & Costly Postage: Sending out Holiday Cards that often end up in trash heaps unread have a triple whammy on the environment – paper comes from trees, delivery costs money, delivery sends carbons into our atmosphere. Using eCards to offer holiday wishes instead. If you feel the absolutely need to send a physical card, use recycled ones & hand deliver, when possible..
Creative Gift Giving: The GIFT OF TIME will be much more appreciated than a tacky Christmas sweater or cheesy tie. Give thoughtful gifts that are more meaningful and useful. Give tickets to a show, concert or game; passes to a state or national park, gift certificates for dinner or a spa day. Make your own coupons for personal services, such as free babysitting, a home cooked meal, helping an elderly relative with everyday chores or home maintenance. Think outside the box about ways to spread goodwill and cheer throughout the year!
Opt for Eco-friendly Wrapping Alternatives: Use old posters, maps, newspapers, reusable gift bags to present your gifts this holiday season. Cookie tins, flower pots and baskets are a creative and green way to place a present in a present.
Recyclable Shopping Bags: Bring your own shopping bags to the mall or grocery stores. Using and reusing cloth bags can reduce the thousands of bags that end up in landfills. If you do use paper or plastic bags, recycle them.
Rechargeable Batteries: About 40% of battery sales occur during the holiday season. Help out the environment by buying rechargeable batteries and making sure to safely recycle any old batteries.
LED Holiday Lights & Timers: LED Lights use up to 80% less energy and last 10 times longer. Also, use a timer or turn lights off during the day and late evening.
Stop Junk Mail: This time of year, the amount of catalogs and charitable donation solicitations can fill recycle bins at lightening speed. Sometimes it feels as if charitable donations go directly into re-solicitations of donations. If you’d like to stop the endless cycle, Check Out ‘6 Steps to get off mailing lists to STOP Junk Mail’ by eco-cycle that will help your put the kibosh on junk mail.
Recycle Electronics and Cell Phones: This is the time of year when new electronics and cell phones are snatched off the shelf and presented in pretty packages and bags under the tree. PLEASE make sure to safely recycle or find a good home for your old electronics.

“A United Nations study reported that 44.7 million tons of e-waste was discarded in 2016, and only 20 percent of it was disposed of properly.” ~ Consumer Report

The more of us that set a GREEN Example, the better. Educating society and those around us on how a little thought and creativity can make for a greener more sustainable future.

Give the the gift of lowering your carbon footprint –we only have one earth and the holiday season should be a celebration of the beauty of nature, a true gift we all can appreciate!

Share on our Facebook page some of the ways you get into the Green of the Season by reducing, reusing and recycling.

Let Waste Masters Solutions Be Your Commercial Waste Management Partner

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.

Brand Your Business as an Environmental Steward

07/17/2018 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

When we take used materials and convert them into new products, it’s a win — win for businesses and the environment. Not only does re -utilizing materials save money by lowering garbage disposal bills, it could get your business a little extra cash and brand your business as an environmental steward that others look up to.

Better yet, recycling reduces the need for extracting, refining and processing raw materials. All of which pollute our water and atmosphere. The more we recycle, the less rubbish and hazardous materials end up in landfills. Landfills are unsustainable as they poison our air and leach into surrounding ground and waterways. Landfills are the largest source of human caused methane, a greenhouse gas that is 21 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.

Recycling is a great way to conserve resources

Production of recycled paper lowers air pollution by 74% and water pollution by 35%. Recycled aluminum lowers air pollution by 95% and water pollution by 97%. Recycling creates jobs. There are 10 jobs in recycling processing for every landfill job and 25 jobs in recycling-based manufacturing.

The value of recycling requires a view of the life cycle of a product. When unwanted products are returned to manufacturers to convert into new products, it prevents pollution and destruction that occurs when using virgin materials, such as trees and precious metals that are extracted from the earth.

According to The Economist, “Low landfill fees and a fragmented waste-management system have kept the country’s recycling rate at around 34% for two decades – far lower than most rich countries.”

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Waste Master is a commercial waste management company located in Delaware looking to educate consumers and businesses of all sizes of the importance of recycling in creating a sustainable community. We hope to make Americans more aware of the importance of making a real commitment to recycling as much as possible.

A Waste Audit Could Make Your Business More Sustainable

Ready to Brand Your Business as an Environmental Steward? Contact Waste Masters Solutions of Delaware, we can help.

Share on Facebook the way you plan to Go Green in 2016. Waste Masters Solutions is a commercial waste solution and recycling company serving all of Delaware. It’s our mission to make the community aware of how important reducing, recycling, reusing is for all of us.

10 Reasons to Team Up With Waste Master Solutions This Year

01/16/2018 by DeniseB Leave a Comment

The New Year gives us a fresh start. It serves as a time to reflect on your business’ successes and failures.

Does your company desire to be an industry leader?

Make this the year your business is more proactive with its environmental efforts while meeting your waste management budget. Get in touch with Waste Master Solutions, Delaware and the Tri-State area’s leader in commercial waste management and recycling.

Waste Masters collaborates with the Philadelphia Eagles to make the team as green as possible – on the field, at practice and off-season. We can help your business save money and go green, at the same time.

The Eagles have received LEED certification for it Lincoln Financial Field facility. Waste Masters is proud to partner with any company or industry looking to be a leader in environmental stewardship.

“Actions always speak louder than words,” said Steve Masterson, Waste Masters Solutions President & CEO. “Waste Masters is privileged and honored to partner with such world-class organizations that care so much about our environment.”

With that in mind, check out our list of how Waste Masters works hard in any partnership and why we might be a good fit for your company.

10 Reasons to Team Up With Waste Master Solutions This Year:

Dependable Partner – we take commercial waste management seriously and look to work with our partners to further their commitment to the environment, meeting budgets and deadlines.
Competitive Pricing –Delaware’s most reasonably priced and best valued waste management partners, Waste Masters promises no hidden fees. We have great commercial plans to meet any size business needs. Call for a quote at 302-824-0909.
Regular Pickups – If there is one thing we don’t like it’s an overflowing dumpster. It’s an eyesore and could be an environmental or health hazard. WasteMasters makes a concerted effort to empty dumpsters well before they overflow. We work with you to determine the dumpster sizes that you need and frequency of service.
Consistent Customer Service – Waste Masters is all about our customers! We value your opinion of our commercial waste management services. Our company is consistently assessing and adjusting our protocols when needed. We WANT you to let us know what you think.
Locally Owned & Operated – Have you ever been frustrated by dealing with a representative that is not aware of what is happening in your area or who fails to understand your particular needs? When you call us, you are getting a local representative that is working in our offices where we all interact sto provide the best possible customer service.
Safety is a Priority – We make safety a priority and monitor all trucks, keep current with all road conditions and educate our drivers to respect and follow the rules of the road.
Focus on Environmental Stewardship – This is a big one for us! We take seriously the concerted effort needed to protect our environment for generations to come.
Waste Audits – Waste Master Solutions has a wide variety of service offerings that are industry specific. We would gladly meet to discuss your options and perform a full waste audit of your offices or facility.
Support the Community – community service is the cornerstone of our business. Waste Masters Solutions avidly supports many causes such as Veterans causes, the USO, Big Brothers & Sisters, Meals on Wheels, Sunday Breakfast Mission, Ronald McDonald House, etc….
Taking Pride to the Next Level – our shiny black dumpsters and trucks with our logo proudly displayed says it all. Have you ever notice how most dumpsters are dented, foul smelling and dirty? Not so, with WasteMasters Solutions, we deliver clean well-maintained dumpsters.