Hilton Head, SC – If you have ever been to Hilton Head Island, you know it is absolutely gorgeous.  This very popular vacation destination has 12 miles of sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean, location of an average 200 sea turtle nests, home to a variety of ocean and salt marsh wildlife and what seems to be a million Palmetto and Live Oak trees.   The eco-friendly development standards have preserved the island’s natural features for all to see and cherish.  Read the whole story…

Wisconsin Dells, WI— The self proclaimed “Waterpark Capital of the World”, Wisconsin Dells, will be invaded this week by more than just families with cabin fever.  The City will be the host of the annual Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference.

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Ann Arbor, MI – Katie Dennis joins the RRS team as our new Project Intern.  Katie recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts, Dual Concentration: Program in the Environment and History with Specialization in Urban Planning. She comes to RRS well versed in the recycling and composting fields through her work with the City of Ann Arbor over the past two years. 

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Ann Arbor, MI – After an exciting Super Bowl game last Sunday, CBS aired a new show called Undercover Boss.  Just as most of us at RRS were excited to see the Audi Green Police commercial, we were equally intrigued to see a behind scenes look at Waste Management, a company in which we cross paths with often.  The overall premise of the show included valuable insight into the Waste Management company as Larry O’Donnell (President and COO) worked alongside his front line employees as he sorted recyclable materials at a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), rode in a curbside collection truck, collected litter at a landfill site, cleaned porta-potties and helped operate a landfill scale house.  As many of us watched this episode, we could all relate with how many times upper management hasn’t understood the concerns, frustrations and hurdles the average employee has as they traverse to get their job done on a daily basis. Read the whole story…

Ann Arbor, MI – Where you part of 57% of people who were more interested in watching each 30 second, $3.1 million dollar commercials instead of the actual Super Bowl game?  If so, you are one step closer to joining the “green” crowd. Read the whole story…

Franklin, TN— The City of Franklin Tennessee is about to get a little greener.  On February 10, 2010, recycling professionals from all of the State will gather at the Tennessee Recycling Coalition’s annual conference.  The City, who began its own living green initiative in 2008, is located about 45 minutes from Nashville making it a perfect place to hold the State wide conference.

The conference offers many opportunities to its attendees including three educational tracks, ( Recycling Best Practices, Going Green, and The Value of Recycling),technical tours and vendor exhibit hall.

Resource Recycling Systems will be among the 27 companies displaying during the conference.  Brianne Haven and Marty Seaman will be available to answer all recycling and waste management questions including information on how communities can get started recycling aseptic packaging including juice boxes, milk and juice cartons.

Seaman says “We are pleased to participate in the Tennessee Recycling Coalition’s annual conference for the second year in a row. Last year we met so many interesting and knowledgeable people;  we look forward to continue our involvement in Tennessee’s recycling community.  We are excited to share our 25 plus years of experience and knowledge in this field especially as we work with the Carton Council’s initiative to recycle more aseptic packaging”.

Punxsutawney, PA – He saw his shadow!  This morning, famed groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil crushed the hopes of an early spring when he saw his shadow thus predicting six more weeks of winter. Read the whole story…