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...
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...
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...
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...
Property preservation ensures residential or commercial properties are appropriately maintained. Property owners have a great responsibility to ensure that they keep their property in compliance with local code, whether the property is occupied or vacant. This...
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...
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...
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...
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,...