According to the EPA, per capita, the average person generates around 4.5 pounds of trash per day. All this garbage has to be stored somewhere before it gets to landfills. Hotels, residential buildings, restaurants, hospitals, retail spaces, and other locations collect their garbage in centralized...
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Correctional facilities come with a wide-range of foul odor sources. With small cells holding many inmates, and shared toilets and kitchen areas, dealing with these bad smells, especially in very confined buildings can be a major challenge for correctional facility cleaning staff. While many jails...
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Dogs are an integral part of many families, and as the saying goes, they are “man’s (or woman’s) best friend.” This is why many people are understandably hesitant to leave their dogs at home for long periods of time. And leaving your pet in a...
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This spring and summer, NOAA is predicting periods of record warmth, especially in the West. In these regions, as well as other areas that typically experience summer temperatures in the 90s and beyond, this can understandably create significant challenges when it comes to dealing with...
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Because sporting venues often use a tremendous amount of energy and produce literal tons of waste, creating the right green operational strategies is paramount. Thanks to the Green Sports Alliance, sports teams, venues, and leagues can enhance their environmental performance through collaboration and information sharing....
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Amusement parks and theme parks hold a special place in the heart of almost every red-blooded American as a destination for family fun with joyous rides, tricky games, and tasty (fried) food. But as you can imagine, it is a challenge to ensure that this...
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Earlier this week, we ran a post that featured insights from a funeral director on the odor management challenges that confront many funeral homes. The funeral director we interviewed actually wears two hats, and is also a Director of Cemeteries. Following are some key points...
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It is not often that you get to learn about the inner workings of a funeral home. Most people only have a vague understanding of the industry, which mostly comes from popular culture and TV shows like HBO’s Six Feet Under. However, the Fresh Wave...
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Churches are supposed to be welcoming and special places that provide salvation and guidance for the faithful. But when you squeeze so many parishioners into the rows of pews, foul odors may be hard to avoid. Consider some older churches, especially those that only open...
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Local government offices house critical services for towns and cities. From police and fire departments to vital social services to the Department of Motor Vehicles, they are places people come to for important needs in their lives, and their functionality and appearance represent the heart...
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