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September 30, 2016

Less Coffee Leaving For Landfills

Did you know that the average person produces about 4 and a half pounds of trash a day? That’s over 1,500 pounds of trash in a year. Combine that with commercial and manufacturing trash, and it is no wonder why our landfills are filling up at a record rate. The disappointing fact is that the US recycles only approximately 35% of its waste. Compared to Europe, we are way behind.…

11 Scientific Reasons Why You Should Be Drinking More Coffee

September 15, 2016

11 Scientific Reasons Why You Should Be Drinking More Coffee

Refill your coffee mugs folks! You may have more than enough of our own reasons to drink coffee, but just in case, here are 11 scientific reasons why would should drink more: 1. Live Longer – Coffee is the best source of antioxidants in the US diet. Antioxidants fight off free radicals that damage cells and help repair damaged ones. (Source: Harvard School of Public Health) 2. Boost Your Memory…

September 09, 2016

Wishing Guido A Happy Retirement

Associated Services is celebrating the retirement of our Service Technician Extraordinaire, Guido Tateo. Guido started his journey with Associated Services in July of 1992. Hailed as Guido the “Magnificent” by some of his customers, his superior service was always the talk of the town. We wanted to share some words from Guido: “Working at Associated was enjoyable in that the work environment was easy, no pressure and friendly. One of…

It’s Time To Re-think The Disposable Coffee Cup

August 19, 2016

It’s Time To Re-think The Disposable Coffee Cup

We have a trash problem – and finding solutions to fix it and repair the damage has long been a priority. Single use items like the disposable coffee cup and straws are on the forefront of everyone’s attention. As well, they should be. One of the most opinionated movements aimed directly at reducing single-use waste was the anti-plastic bag movement. It was a long time coming too. Ian Frazier reported…