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What is Curbside Recycling?

Not all recyclable items are suitable for curbside recycling. Curbside recyclables are materials that can be collected at the curb and transported for recycling. However, the definition of curbside recyclability varies across different regions. What is accepted in one area may not be accepted in another. It’s essential to check with your local waste management company to know what can go in your curbside bin.

Remember that a little extra attention and care can help us determine which products belong in the curbside bin and which should be taken to specialty recycling drop-off locations. Let’s do our part to keep our planet healthy!

Low Environmental Impact

A carbon footprint refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with all the activities of a person, organization, or country. It encompasses direct emissions from fossil-fuel combustion in manufacturing, heating, and transportation, as well as emissions required to produce electricity associated with consumed goods and services. Additionally, the concept often includes other greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide. Unlike the older idea of an ecological footprint, which considers land area, a carbon footprint is typically expressed in weight (tons of CO₂ or CO₂ equivalent per year) and focuses on consumption-related emissions

Cradle to Cradle Products

Producing sustainable products goes beyond using recycled materials— that’s just the tip of the iceberg. IPG® believes that to be truly sustainable, you have to go deep under the surface. That’s why IPG uses the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard, the world’s most comprehensive, science-based approach to sustainable product design. Click Here for More information on IPG’s Cradle to Cradle Products.

ENERGY STAR Partner

Each year, EPA honors a group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Whether a first time Partner of the Year winner, or a Sustained Excellence winner, these small and large organizations from across the country are saving money, saving energy, and protecting the environment. Click Here for More information on IPG’s Cradle to Cradle Products.

Forest Stewardship Council

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global network dedicated to responsible forestry. Its mission is to protect healthy forests for the long term. FSC sets standards for sustainable forest management, certifies products, and collaborates with stakeholders to improve practices. When you see the FSC logo on products, it signifies that they come from responsibly managed forests.  Click Here for More information

How2Recycle

How2Recycle wants to help. Our label is based on nationally harmonized data and  provides consistent and transparent on-package disposal instructions for consumers. Behind every label is a custom recyclability assessment. Click Here for More information

TRUE Certification

TRUE is an Assessor-based zero waste certification program that rates how well facilities perform in minimizing their non-hazardous, solid wastes and maximizing their efficiency in the use of resources. Certification is based on a point system—the number of points a project earns determines the level of certification it receives. Click Here for More Information