Author: Erik Makinson

Long Island Landfill

The imminent closure of the Long Island landfill will force 13 communities to make monumental waste management decisions, very quickly.
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A picture of a city of Spokane dumpster meant to signify how municipalities can navigate rising waste costs.

Navigating Rising Waste Costs

Since starting Resource Synergy in 2015, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolving landscape of waste management and its financial impact on businesses in Spokane. The journey towards sustainability has been marked…
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A picture of Snoqualmie Falls from the Salish Lodge, which reviewed its food waste practices

Food and Waste Reduction

This article originally appeared in the Washington State Department of Ecology’s newsletter. That content has been modified slightly for this blog.  We all need to work together to use food well.…
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