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Diversion Blogging
Talking trash, waste myths and our triple-bottom approach to sustainability...
What's in Your Waste? How Waste Characterization Studies Turn Trash into Actionable Data
Most people see a bag of trash and think, "Out of sight, out of mind." We see a story. Every coffee cup, cardboard box, banana peel, plastic wrapper, and broken chair has something to say about how we purchase, consume, and dispose of materials. More importantly, it tells us where opportunities exist to reduce waste, lower costs, and design better systems. At Diversion Designers, we've spent the past several years helping communities, businesses, and universities uncover thos
4 days ago3 min read
The Key to Better Recycling? It May Not Be What You Think.
Our team returned from Recycle Colorado's Summit for Recycling inspired, energized, and optimistic about the future of waste diversion in Colorado. From emerging professionals entering the field to conversations centered on collaboration, the conference reinforced a simple truth: meaningful progress happens when communities, organizations, and industry leaders work together to build resilient systems that create lasting impact.
Jun 183 min read
Zero Waste Events Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Reducing Waste at Any Event
Planning a zero waste event doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This guide breaks down simple, practical strategies to help events reduce landfill waste through better planning, vendor communication, waste station design, volunteer training, attendee education, and post-event reporting. Whether you’re hosting a small community gathering or a large festival, these systems can help improve diversion rates year after year.
May 204 min read
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