Tag: Refuse

10 Changes for the New Year

January 12, 2020 Off

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that everyone enjoyed the holiday festivities with good food, family and friends and a little Christmas cheer. As it is a new year, it is normal to reflect on the past year and think about the changes and improvements that we want to make in our lives. Clean air…

By Sandra Maki

On the Way to Zero Waste: The 5 Rs

March 12, 2018 Off

I recently had the privilege of talking about the 5 Rs of waste management at my workplace.  Our company, like many other companies, is interested in achieving “zero waste”  as it represents cost savings and shows the company is  a responsible corporate citizen.  I wanted to share the key points raised during this presentation as…

By Sandra Maki

The 52 Week Experiment

December 31, 2017 Off

Welcome to our 52 week experiment to reduce our waste.  My name is Sandra and I am a very busy-fifty-something-wanna be fashionista-working mother of two wonderful daughters.   I have been married to a very patient and understanding man for 26 years.  Yes, I am indeed blessed.  In spite of this, I have decided to put…

By Sandra Maki