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It’s Buy Nothing Day, and while I’m no minimalist, I do spend a lot of time thinking about the impact of what we consume. Because at some point, everything we buy becomes waste. What’s been interesting lately is watching companies shift from “waste management” to actual waste prevention: - Redesigning packaging - Rethinking vendor contracts - Eliminating unneeded pickups In sustainability, restraint is strategy. Sometimes the smartest move isn’t buying more. It’s building better systems with less. #BuyNothingDay #WasteReduction #SustainableOperations #CircularThinking

Recycling Day always brings up a question I ask a lot in my work: Is your recycling program actually recovering anything? In theory, most facilities have a program. In reality, I’ve seen: 👉 Contamination rates over 40% 👉 Vendors who landfill materials without notice 👉 Systems that haven’t been audited in years Recycling only works if the system behind it does. If you're not sure where your materials are going (or what it’s costing), it might be time for a fresh look. #AmericaRecyclesDay #WasteAudit #MaterialRecovery #SustainabilityInAction

Had one of those classic “wait… is this recyclable?” moments with a coffee lid this morning. Compostable logo. Plastic feel. No bin nearby. Internal panic. If someone who works in waste and sustainability still gets confused — what hope do most people have? It reminded me how far material innovation has come… but how far our systems still have to go. Making something compostable is only half the battle. Helping people know what to do with it and actually have the infrastructure to do it is the other half. We're not just dealing with materials. We're dealing with habits, signage, supply chains, and a lot of wishful tossing. #SustainabilityThoughts #WasteConfusion #CompostablePackaging #MaterialsInnovation #WasteSystems

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Samuelson crew! Our family has a tradition that’s a little unconventional. We celebrate Halloween at the campground during summer—costumes, candy, and campfires included. Sharing this photo from one of those weekends to keep the tradition alive and the spirit light. This year’s theme: the full condiment crew. And yes, these costumes are getting reused. Traditions like this remind me that sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it just means using what you already have and making the most of it. Wishing you a safe, fun, and low-waste Halloween! #Halloween2025 #FamilyTradition #SustainabilityStartsAtHome #LJPWasteSolutions #ReduceReuseRepeat #HotDogEnergy

🦌 It’s deer season again. I’ve always loved this time of year. Not just for the hunting, but for the quiet. The early mornings. The fresh air. The reset. And every year, it reminds me how easy it is to spot the things that don’t belong. Plastic bottles in the brush. Trash left behind. Burn piles where they shouldn’t be. Sustainability doesn’t always mean big programs or policies. Sometimes it just means picking something up and getting it to the proper disposal method. Leave your spot better than you found it. That’s always stuck with me. Have a safe and fun hunting season! Enjoy the camaraderie with family and friends at Deer Camp! #DeerSeason #KeepItClean #SustainabilityOutdoors #LJPWasteSolutions #LeaveNoTrace

♻️ October is National Recycling Month — and it’s a good reminder that real recycling goes way beyond bins and blue bags. In my work at LJP, I’ve seen how smarter systems—from equipment upgrades to better vendor contracts—can lead to major cost savings and better recovery outcomes. Sometimes the biggest win isn’t fancy tech. It’s knowing where your material is actually going, and if your system is doing what you think it is. Recycling isn’t a checkbox—it’s an opportunity (if done right). Curious how your setup stacks up? Let’s connect. #NationalRecyclingMonth #SustainableOperations #WasteStrategy #LJPWasteSolutions #MaterialRecovery