Hillside Solutions

We're hiring! And this is a fun one ... We've started a non-profit to help more schools and organizations go green. We're seeking a program director to develop this new venture from the ground up. While we have a vision and a general direction, you'll have lots of freedom and creativity to make this what you want. All while creating a lasting legacy that will make sustainable practices like recycling and composting more accessible to folks in our community who can't afford it. Check it out and apply here. https://lnkd.in/gs6zdRRD

Omaha’s been spoiled with single-stream recycling – the easy, toss-it-all-in-one-bin system. But here’s the problem: one leaky soda can and that perfectly good paper and plastic can end up trashed instead of recycled. That’s contamination, and it’s a big reason why so much recyclable material winds up in the landfill. Switching to dual-stream recycling changes the game. 🌱 By keeping cardboard and paper separate from plastics and metals, businesses can drastically reduce contamination, keeping more items in the loop. Plus, it lightens the load for recycling facilities, making the whole process more efficient. At Hillside Solutions, we’re teaming up with First Star Recycling to make sure every item is processed the right way. It’s a simple change that powers up local recycling and helps businesses crush their sustainability goals with confidence. 💪 #RecycleRight #EcoWins #SustainableBusiness

Want to make your event greener and more impactful? Let’s talk! What We Bring to the Table 🌱Education: Composting basics, recycling do’s and don’ts – we break it down so it’s easy to digest. 🌱Engagement: Interactive displays and waste reduction challenges that keep people talking – and learning. 🌱Connection: We meet people where they’re at – from eco-newbies to green gurus. 🌱Resources: Flyers, digital guides, and take-home tips that keep the conversation going. Fill out the form: https://lnkd.in/gpfUY6Ke

Earth Day Omaha is the city’s biggest annual celebration of the environment — a day packed with music, food, vendors, and community action at Elmwood Park. Last year, they made history. 2024 marked the first-ever Zero Waste Earth Day Omaha event! 🎉♻️ How did they do it? They partnered with us to set up Zero Waste Stations across the event, staffed by amazing volunteers who helped educate people on what goes where. We also worked with vendors ahead of time to make sure they were minimizing waste and composting or recycling as much as possible. Because of their leadership and commitment to making sustainability a real action (not just a buzzword), we’re proud to recognize Earth Day Omaha with the Zero Waste Event Eco Award! 🌎✨

Did you know? When you join Compost Club, you get your soil back! 🌱🪱 ✔️ Get instant credit for 3 cubic feet of compost ✔️ Earn it again every year you stay a member ✔️ Or donate your soil to our local garden partners in the spring ✔️ Plus—20% off compost, mulch, and soil at Soil Dynamics Turn scraps into soil and grow something amazing! Sign-up: https://lnkd.in/ejv9Exq

Can I recycle plastic bags? Where do I take leftover paint? Are chicken bones compostable? When you're standing by the bin wondering "Can I recycle this or not?" — there wasn’t always a fast, easy way to find out. Omaha needed a better solution. Something clear. Something quick and easy to use. That’s where Maddy Wahl comes in. She created the Omaha Recycling Guide — a super simple tool that tells you exactly what goes where, no confusing lists or endless internet searches required. No more guessing. No more standing there stuck. Just clear answers, right at your fingertips. Thanks to Maddy, recycling in Omaha is easier, smarter, and way less stressful. We’re proud to give her the 2024 Innovation Award for making such a huge impact. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g3ExHipm

Me?! Obsessed with keeping our recycling labels looking fresh? Oh yeahhh. 💅✨

Want to compost but don’t have room at home? 🌱 Join Compost Club and get access to citywide drop-off sites for your food scraps, yard waste, and compostables. Subscribe & join the party alongside 1,500 households. Collect compostables at home and deposit at 60+ sites. Complete the loop by getting compost back + 20% off Soil Dynamics Products. Sign-up: https://lnkd.in/ejv9Exq

Every year, we look forward to guests bringing us their Hefty® ReNew® bags filled with soft plastics at @earthdayomaha. One visitor handed us a tightly packed bag—it looked like a giant pellet! We were thrilled to see that was all the plastic they'd accumulated since last year. 👏 . What's the "Orange Bag" program all about? Here's some FAQs. 💪What goes in the orange bag? Chip bags, foam containers, plastic utensils, bread bags, and other hard-to-recycle plastics. 💪 Where does it go? Right here in Omaha! First Star Recycling transforms these materials into durable plastic lumber for benches, decks, and more. 💪Why it matters: By collecting soft plastics, you're keeping waste out of landfills and giving it new life. 💪Get started: Pick up Hefty® ReNew® bags at local retailers, Menards and Target. Fill them with accepted items and place them in your curbside recycling bin/dumpster.

Our 2024 Implementation Award honors partners who didn’t just sign up — they committed to doing it right, from start to finish. Alvine Engineering stood out by following our full 12-step onboarding guide, hiring us to oversee the rollout, and building one of the most advanced zero-waste programs in Omaha. Here’s what makes their program shine: Full Waste Streams — Composting food waste and paper towels, recycling soft plastics through the Hefty Renew Bag program, recycling containers like plastic bottles, metal cans, and cardboard, with landfill only as a last resort. Reusable Dishware — Real mugs, cups, and zero-waste coffee and water stations for employees. Full Team Training — Bilingual guides for custodians and required training videos for every new employee. Because of their incredible commitment, we’re proud to recognize Alvine Engineering with the Implementation Award. Now, let’s take a look at their program… 🎥✨