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Anaerobic Digestion

April 1, 2025

Why is anaerobic digestion so cool? It’s a great solution to the challenges we face with waste management. This process takes waste that would otherwise occupy a landfill, emitting potent…

Long Island Landfill

October 7, 2024

The imminent closure of the Long Island landfill will force 13 communities to make monumental waste management decisions, very quickly.

A bucket of food waste that will be used as compost in an organics management plan.

It’s International Compost Awareness Week!

June 3, 2024

It’s International Compost Awareness Week! Composting is a virtuous cycle that benefits all parties involved, including: BioCycleWe’re partnering with several regional businesses, from Rockwood Retirement to the Snoqualmie Casino, to…

A picture of a dairy cow meant to signify using food well and food waste.

Using Food Well – Washington HB2301 enhances HB1799

March 22, 2024

In 2022, Washington House Bill 1799 set a goal of diverting 75% of organic waste by 2030 (with a baseline of 2015 data) and diverting at least 20% of edible…

Beyond the Bin: How Seattle Schools Revolutionized Waste Management

March 19, 2024

As the Resource Conservation Manager for Seattle Schools, I’ve always been on the lookout for innovative solutions to enhance our waste management practices. When we discovered dumpster monitoring, it redefined…

A picture of a city of Spokane dumpster meant to signify how municipalities can navigate rising waste costs.

Navigating Rising Waste Costs

March 1, 2024

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…

A Resource Synergy employee installs dumpster monitoring equipment at a Portland Public School.

Portland Public Schools Dumpster Monitoring Case Study

September 19, 2023

Seeking Efficiency Through Dumpster Monitoring Portland Public Schools is the largest school district in the state of Oregon. With a total of 81 schools serving almost 50,000 students, managing waste…

A picture of updated LED lighting outside a hospital.

Avista and Resource Synergy Partner to Retrofit Existing Lighting in Businesses

May 17, 2023

Resource Synergy partnered with Avista Utilities on a new Small Business Lighting Program.

Resource Synergy Helps Passages Family Support To Obtain Energy Star Certification and Grant Funding

April 27, 2023

Resource Synergy is excited to have helped Passages Family Support secure an Energy Star Certification for their building as recognition of their energy-efficient practices.

A picture of Snoqualmie Falls from the Salish Lodge, which reviewed its food waste practices

Food and Waste Reduction

December 15, 2022

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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