“What is right is not always popular and what is popular is not always right.” Albert Einstein Pretty profound words from a pretty profound person. Ever found yourself in one of those moments where telling the truth feels like you’re the main character in a drama and everyone’s eyes are on you? When you’re about to express an opinion that isn’t what people expect or want to hear? It can feel pretty intense. But here’s the thing, being that person, the one who speaks up even when it’s uncomfortable—is pretty important. It can also be pretty intimidating especially when you know it goes against the flow. On the flip side, very real benefits are also possible. Being real and...
There was a time if you were to refer to the great ‘orange juice debate’, most folks would immediately think pulp or no pulp. And while that point is indeed rightly debated, there’s a slightly new squeeze on the oj debate—all puns intended. When it comes to enjoying a refreshing serving of orange juice, the packaging you choose might seem like a small detail. But in the bigger picture of environmental sustainability, it's a decision that carries weight. So much weight in fact, we live in a time where we’re seeing more and more consumers very much taking packaging into consideration. And not just when it comes to orange juice, but across the entire gamut of consumer products vying...
Okay, other than that cool space coup George Jetson darted about in as he made his way to the office, or that really neato mask Jane would hold up to her face when someone called her before she had her glam on for the day making it appear she had totally been up for hours—it would be the proverbial understatement to say much of the Jetson-era has now become reality. And while perhaps not quite to the point yet where we all have a Rosie cruising through the house with a feather duster keeping all things in order, who doesn’t know of at least 2 or 3 homes with a Roomba on recon duty patrolling their floors at any...
When we think about innovation, we usually picture exciting advancements that make our lives better, easier, and when we’re really hitting it out of the park, innovation often makes things cheaper too. But in the world of waste management, that last part—things getting cheaper—can actually cause some serious headaches. Imagine this: new technologies make it possible to process waste more efficiently, recycle more materials, and do it all at a lower cost. Sounds great, right? Lower costs should mean lower prices for managing waste services, and who doesn’t love a good deal? But here’s where things get tricky. When prices start to drop across the board, it creates what’s called deflation, and for waste management companies, that’s not necessarily as...
It’s probably safe to say first principle thinking is one of those phrases you’re either familiar with or have never heard at all. Popularized by innovators the likes of Elon Musk, at its core, first principle thinking is about breaking down complex issues to their simplest forms. Say what you will about Mr. Musk, just stop and think about that for a minute. First principle thinking is simply breaking down complex issues to their simplest forms. Or to borrow from an oft-quoted proverb—a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In our advanced age as a company—all seven of them—this concept is nothing short of mind blowing for us at Food Loops. That’s because the sheer...
