International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week in 2023 is from May 7th-13th. Did you know that The single largest source of waste in the U.S. is food? The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that 94% of the food we throw away ends up in landfills. In...
Ways to Make Everyday Earth Day

Ways to Make Everyday Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd in the United States and on either April 22nd or Spring Equinox Day in the remainder of the world. This anniversary marks the birth of the environmental movement starting in 1970. What is Earth Day? Ever wonder how...
Keeping buildings clean and sanitary during the tripledemic

Keeping buildings clean and sanitary during the tripledemic

The tripledemic has forced a revaluation of our cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting practices. Keeping buildings clean and sanitary is a challenge in and of itself.  Adding the slow return of employees to the workplace and the increase in respiratory illness has...
Is your property ready for the fall season?

Is your property ready for the fall season?

Your property is in full bloom. August is here, and the fall season is ahead, but vacations are now in full swing. We are still enjoying sun and shore time, but it won’t be long until the shadows get long and the nights get cooler. Many of our customers have started...
How should I properly dispose of appliances?

How should I properly dispose of appliances?

Proper appliance disposal is critical to our environmental health and safety. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides information and guidance on understanding appliance disposal. In addition, companies like Exquisite Property Services offer a...
A Guide to Sustainable Spring Cleaning

A Guide to Sustainable Spring Cleaning

Sustainable spring cleaning is easier than you think. A thorough spring cleaning sets the tone for the upcoming seasons and creates a mentally and physically healthy environment for you and your family, even pets! What is sustainable spring cleaning? Sustainability...
What is a waste audit, and should you do it?

What is a waste audit, and should you do it?

Most people do not think of waste other than separating recycled items from their garbage. Performing a waste audit and interpreting the results can uncover a profile of your waste. We can determine wasteful practices and possibly save money and alter your purchasing...
NJ Ban on Plastic Bags Effective May 4, 2022

NJ Ban on Plastic Bags Effective May 4, 2022

The use of plastic bags, polystyrene foam food service products, plastic straws, and other materials have taken center stage in the nation’s commitment to eliminate plastic waste. California was the only state with plastic bag laws but has since been joined by Oregon,...