Latest: State of Commercial Recycling in Omaha

ExplainersBrent CramptonJuly 10, 2024Commercial Recycling, Omaha, Omaha Recycling, Dual-Stream Recycling, First Star, Business Recycling Omaha

How to Throw a Low Waste Party

Trash might be the last thing on the list, but it's the first of ours. Use this guide to plan a small low waste party.

Samantha NiemanJuly 8, 2024

Does recycling in Omaha work?

ExplainersBrent CramptonJune 6, 2024Recycling Omaha, Omaha, First Star Recycling, Firstar Fiber

We Gave Bowling Trophies to Eco-Friendly Businesses — Here's Who Got Them

Samantha NiemanMay 13, 2024Omaha Recycling, omaha composting, Zero Waste Omaha, omaha recycling award, recycling, omaha, Conagra, Kiewit Luminarium, Amateur Coffee, Exist Green, Marian High School, Duchesne Academy, Baxter Subaru, Catering Creations, Union for Contemporary Arts, Sustainable Suburbanite, No More Empty Pots

Here’s How To Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week

EducationBrent CramptonMay 5, 2024Composting, International Compost Awareness Week, Soil, Mulch, Omaha, Nebraska

How to Create Impactful & On-Brand Signage

Samantha NiemanApril 11, 2024

Circular Food Economy Guide for Restaurants

EducationSamantha NiemanMarch 4, 2024Circular Food System, Circular Economy, zero waste restaurantsComment

Where to get Waste Bins in Omaha for Your Recycling Program

TipsSamantha NiemanFebruary 1, 2024Omaha Recycling Program, Omaha Recycling, Commercial Recycling, Nebraska, Buy Sell Nothing, Facebook Groups Comment

Winter Waste Management Tips

TipsSamantha NiemanJanuary 12, 2024waste management, winter trash collection, winter tips, recycling, residential trash collectionComment

Uncover Omaha's Recycling Secrets: Debunking Common Myths

TipsSamantha NiemanDecember 27, 2023omaha recycling, Omaha, Nebraska, Recycling, Recycle, commercial recycling Comment

Our Favorites to Follow

Samantha NiemanDecember 22, 2023sustainable guide, resource, ecofriendly, commercial recycling, recycling, omaha, nebraska

Building a Green Team

Samantha NiemanDecember 11, 2023Compost, Commercial Compost, Recycling, Omaha, Nebraska, Green Team, Green Restaurants, Landfill Services, Landfill Comment

Zero Waste Gifting Guide

From most to least sustainable shopping, follow this 7-layer pyramid to get eco-friendly gift ideas.

How an Omaha High School Created a "Zero Waste to Landfill" Lunch Program

ExplainersBrent CramptonDecember 1, 2023Composting, Recycling, Omaha, Marian High School, Zero Waste School

Best and Most Eco-friendly Places to Eat in Omaha

TipsBrent CramptonNovember 25, 2023Composting, Omaha, Nebraska, Green Resturants, Eco-Fri, Best Places to Eat, Omaha Best Restaurants, Best Places to Eat in Omaha, Most Eco-Friendly Restaurants in Omaha, Vegan Food Omaha, Best Places to Eat Omaha, Best Restaurants Omaha, Best Omaha Coffee Shop

Maha Festival Hits “Zero Waste” Goal (Again!)

ProgramsBrent CramptonSeptember 21, 2023Maha Festival, Zero Waste, Zero Waste Events, Zero Waste Festivals, Omaha Recycling

How to Host a Pumpkin Drop

After this year’s Halloween season, collaborate with us to set up a “Pumpkin Drive” to collect pumpkins & gourds from around the community. We will feed forest roaming pigs and the rest will be turned into nutrient dense soil at our commercial composting facility.

Samantha NiemanSeptember 20, 2023compost, Commercial Recycling, commercial compost farm, fall, Composting, Omaha, Zero Waste Omaha

Greenwashing 101: Unmasking Deceptive Eco-Marketing

Discover expert tips on avoiding greenwashing pitfalls and building true sustainability. From transparent claims to data-driven initiatives, learn how to earn trust and embrace an authentic green mission. Join the eco-movement and be a responsible corporate citizen.

Christi UnderwoodAugust 3, 2023

Medical Staffing Agency Goes Zero Waste

Samantha NiemanJuly 3, 2023Atlas MedStaff

Big Scary Boss: Tips for Requesting a Recycling Program

Samantha NiemanJune 30, 2023