Every year on April 22, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day—a moment to reflect on the beauty of our planet and our shared responsibility to protect it. What began in 1970 as a grassroots environmental movement has grown into a global event, inspiring millions to take action for cleaner air, healthier…

Reducing your carbon footprint doesn’t require a radical lifestyle change—small, conscious choices can add up to a significant impact. Here are practical steps you can take every day to live more sustainably: 1. Rethink Transportation Transportation is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions. Consider walking, biking, or using public transportation whenever possible. If…

A recent article written by an Albuquerque reporter highlighted the sad fact that only 23% of waste generated by residents is recycled. Most major cities throughout the US are seeing percentages as high as 60-80%, which begs the question, “why is Albuquerque finding it so hard to get it’s residents to recycle?” In my opinion…

For the 3rd year in a row, MovieMaker Magazine has named Albuquerque, New Mexico the #1 big city to live and work as a moviemaker. Go Green Recycling has been a part of the New Mexico film industry since 2007, providing trash, recycling and composting services for productions and production offices. With Netflix taking over…

As the recycling industry continues to grow throughout the United States and the world, so does the confusion of what can be recycled and what cannot. For those who understand the value of recycling, there is a guilt associated with possibly contaminating an entire load of otherwise recyclable items because of something being placed in…

The key to any movement taking off is getting the information out there. In the case of schools there is no better way to get the information out than by educating the students! Young, elementary aged students are particularly excited to participate in ideas that have a big impact on their community because they are…

For the first time in 3 years, the recycling and composting rates in California have dropped to approximately 47% according to The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle.)   In the years leading up to 2015, the recycling and composting rate in The Golden State hovered at 50% of all materials being utilized.…

The term “zero waste” is a popular term that is used to describe goals and aspirations of recyclers, municipalities and businesses trying to divert 90% or more of their waste from a landfill. Many people wonder if this is an attainable goal or if the term has simply become a phrase used to describe someone…

When you think of recyclables, do you think glass? A large majority of the population considers glass a recyclable item while recycling companies see it as a material full of problems. Breakage, contamination of mixed recycling and jamming of sorting equipment are just some of the reasons that glass is the least desirable material put…

Although curbside recycling is becoming increasingly popular within single family residential communities throughout the United States, multi-unit properties remain hesitant to join the recycling movement. The reason is simple (and not-so simple all at the same time.) Working together doesn’t always work. Town house and apartment home communities face special challenges that single family residences…