Waste Reduction Partners

03/02/2026

CleanChoice Energy has announced two solar projects in ENC: the Sumac project in Bertie County and the Sweetleaf project in Halifax County.

01/28/2026

Commercial & industrial facilities in North and South Carolina:

If you’re launching a sustainability program—or trying to keep up with the latest recycling, regulatory, and market trends—this is a day you don’t want to miss.
The Sustainable Business & Industry Track at the Carolina Recycling Association Conference is a one-day, hands-on program designed specifically for professionals working in manufacturing, industrial, and commercial facilities across the Carolinas.
This track is built for:
• EHS professionals
• Sustainability leaders
• Plant, operations, and maintenance managers
• Facilities and environmental compliance teams
• Recycling and sanitation staff
Why attend?
✔ Practical, real-world strategies you can apply immediately
✔ Insight into current and emerging sustainability trends in NC & SC
✔ Peer learning from organizations facing the same challenges
✔ Connections to regional resources, vendors, and solution providers
With 8.5+ hours of education and networking in one day, it’s a high-value opportunity to strengthen your recycling and sustainability efforts while staying competitive and compliant.

📍 March 18, 2026 | Myrtle Beach, SC
Part of the Carolina Recycling Association Conference (March 16–19)

11/12/2025

Biltmore Estate Sustainability

WRP had the privilege of learning from Kimber Jones, Ag & Natural Resources Coordinator at Biltmore Estate, about their impressive sustainability efforts. From LED lighting and solar power to recycling and waterway management, Biltmore upholds George Vanderbilt's commitment to nature. Biltmore even constructed an on-site facility to compost over 1 million pounds of their organic waste to amend soils on their agricultural fields and in their gardens.

Learn more about Biltmore’s preservation, community involvement, and environmental stewardship through the links below.

https://www.biltmore.com/our-story/our-mission/environmental-stewardship/
https://www.biltmore.com/blog/every-day-is-earth-day-sustainability-at-biltmore/
https://www.biltmore.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-sustainability-in-our-winemaking-process/
https://www.biltmore.com/blog/rooted-in-responsibility/

11/10/2025

Great work from Carbon Direct!

Collaboration helps advance Canada's first commercial-scale waste-to-energy facility with integrated carbon capture and storage

11/10/2025

11/05/2025

Calling all Event Facilities in North Carolina! This means FREE for you!!

https://wastereductionpartners.org/initiate-an-assessment

09/23/2025

Our Carbon Accounting Toolkit is a roadmap to net zero carbon emissions.
https://wastereductionpartners.org/resources/roadmap-towards-net-zero-carbon

08/19/2025

A great day touring the NC Zoo where we saw their awesome Solar Pointe shelters, which generate electricity to offset utility costs AND provide space for events or picnics. They have an incredible composting program too - human food is served with compostable materials, and the stars of the show are the elephants and other animals that provide the bulk of the compostable material! This composting saves millions on yearly disposal fees! The finished compost is then used throughout the zoo to grow plants and flowers. 😊 Great job NC Zoo!!

07/31/2025

Another great business and recycling connection for WRP!!

B.B. Barns Garden Center has teamed up with MDT Bromley to recycle plastic plant pots and trays. Waste Reduction Partners made the initial connection for the two businesses. The partnership has taken off and B.B. Barns is now able to divert these hard-to-recycle plastics from the landfill.
Pictured: Marc Rudow (WRP), Buddy Goolesby and Kevin Phillips (MDT Bromley), Jon Merrill (B.B. Barns).