Featured Editorial

Last week we posted an editorial to our social media channels, but we wanted to feature it on this blog because we really want to emphasize how important writing editorials like this truly is.

Read the editorial here.

Scott Koepke, who wrote the editorial, brings up at the end that his students can grasp the concept he's trying to get across. When it's that simple, why isn't everyone doing it? In the end the switch is a very simple process, even more so with companies like ours, who provide businesses with bins and totes, pickup services, and educational training.

Our company works with hospitals, universities, grocery stores, restaurants and many other generators across the state of Iowa. We know that our customers can do it, but more importantly we know that many other businesses can do it as well.

Consider this our call to action: If you know a business owner that isn't composting, challenge them to do so. We provide a complimentary waste audit, so they can see the true impact that their waste stream has. We'll continue our work to turn organics towards beneficial reuse in compost.

Featured Upcycling DIY

With Valentines closing it, now is rush time for gifts! If you want to make a homemade gift there isn't anything better than an upcycled gift. The one we picked to feature just requires a Vinyl Record and some cooking supplies, but the gift will definitely be one of a kind, a Vinyl Record Bowl!

Thrift shops are full of old vinyls, so stop by any and pick out a record with a significant title or, if you get lucky, with a song that is important to you. It's a great way to make a very personal gift without having to spend a ton of money. The finished project is a bowl that can be used for whatever the recipient wishes! Different sized records make different sized bowls, so take that into account when making yours!

Check out the DIY here! Happy gift making!

Garden chores for February

It's February, but everyone knows it's never too early to get things ready for the spring's garden! For this blog we have compiled our list of chores to get done this month for your perfect spring garden!

1) Finish ordering your seeds! It's hard to think about it, but with shipping time included you need to get finished ordering your seeds for this spring. Get those orders in so you can get started with the next chore!

2) Start appropriate seeds indoors. If you seed can get started early indoors hop on it! Late February/Early March is a great time to start those seedlings for transplant in the spring!

3) Prune Trees & Shrubs. Every plant needs a pre-spring trim, so now is a great time to get it done if you didn't get a chance to yet!

4) Beginning planning and getting things in order for your compost/fertilizer needs. Especially if you are planning on getting a specific brand remember how quickly they seem to go during busy season so if you start planning now you can get everything in order!

5) Finally just keep your houseplants in order! It can be easy to let them slip a little when planning for outdoor, but just don't forget about those ones!

With these tips it will be easy to get prepared for the Spring planting season!