Advocacy

University of Michigan Redefines Campus SustainabilityThe University of Michigan (U-M) is making significant strides in waste reduction and sustainability, aiming to cut waste by 40%… Read more Bioplastics: Chemicals of ConcernHardly a week goes by without a press release warning about plastics as a threat to human health. We’ve been… Read more The True Cost of Plastics and Why This Conversation MattersAs the Manager of Circularity & Customer Engagement, part of my role is to spark dialogue, to challenge how we… Read more Rethinking Compostable Packaging Through Collaboration and Constructive SolutionsThe conversation on compostable packaging often becomes rather polarizing—sparking frustration when composters reject these materials, when new legislation proposes defining… Read more Connecting the Dots: Plastic Addiction and Soil HealthEvery year, the United States loses about 4 tons of soil per acre. That’s not just dirt washing away—it’s the… Read more Breaking the Plastic HabitPlastic has become one of the most enduring symbols of modern convenience—and one of its most damaging legacies. Despite decades… Read more Scooping Sustainability with Best One YetIn honor of National Food Truck Day, we’re highlighting Best One Yet —a women-owned vegan ice cream truck redefining indulgence… Read more Navigating Compostability CertificationsAmong the realities of the climate crisis, the term “compostable” has become increasingly prevalent, offering a solution to the mounting… Read more The Dirt on Sustainable TakeoutAs demand for takeout remains high, concerns continue about the environmental toll of all the extra packaging waste that is… Read more The Limits of Labeling for Compostable ProductsLimited Value of Compostable Labeling Survey Results Underscore Importance of Industry and Stakeholder Collaboration in 3rd Party Certification Program Design… Read more Q&A with NSF on More Than A ForkWelcome to More Than a Fork, the World Centric podcast where Resource Recovery Managers Erin Levine and Elly Ventura discuss sustainability… Read more International Day of ForestsOur Survival Depends on Forests Your life is more connected to Earth’s forests than you might realize. Covering 31% of… Read more