A few years ago, I had to visit our local waste management authority. I was appalled at what I saw there. The line of trucks waiting to dispose of trash was long, and each vehicle was packed with furniture, building materials and anything else you can imagine. I felt sad and disgusted as I faced the reality of how much humans consume and discard without realizing (or caring) that they’re depleting natural resources and increasing pollution with every passing second. The environm­ental, economic and social impacts are disheart­ening.
Our species needs to reflect on the effects we’re causing. We need to step up our efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. I realize it can seem overwhelming to think about how we as individuals, company managers and business owners can develop and stay true to sustainable practices.

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