How?
By building a sustainable model run by our network of environmental experts, local businesses, passionate members and the next generation of community leaders.
ECHO systems designs integrative models to replace everyday single use plastic items with convenient reusable options. Our programs are designed to grow on the local level, seed community engagement, increase awareness, and generate solutions.
Our zero-waste model is based on four key pillars:
Education
We use a service learning model to empower the next generation of eco-entrepreneurs.
We also provide virtual lectures and presentations to schools and community groups.
sanitation
We make reusable to-go containers accessible to you at your favorite food service establishments.
Distribution
We offer member-based local distribution and bulk pricing while tracking and maintaining supplies.
Consulting
We offer business and in- home consulting. We also offer certifications for you to become an ECHO Systems Home (ESH) technician, helping us ECHO our model into our community.
OUR VISION IS TO CATALYZE A CULTURE OF RADICAL REUSE.
Have you ever asked yourself…
Where does my trash go?
Where do my recyclables actually end up?
Who is impacted by my waste?
How does single-use plastic impact public health?
Society has normalized trash.
Much of our trash is a result of everyday products we buy that are packaged in plastic. Plastic is made from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. From extraction to production, to end of life, plastic products pose serious threats to human health and the health of our planet and will remain here on Earth for generations to come.
What are our alternatives to creating endless mountains of trash that will pollute the planet for hundreds of years? I mean, think about it. Most of everything we buy comes in a single use package.
If you care about preserving life on Earth, The ECHO Systems regenerative model is for you.
Our model is designed to improve the utility and reuse of specific types of packaging that we buy everyday by incorporating container refund programs, capable of addressing the externalities of our current outdated single use model.
For example: We want you to have the convenience of taking something from your favorite restaurant or cafe to-go, while also assuring its reuse by offering our members dish sanitation services.
Become a member of ECHO Systems and get psyched about being a part of our local zero waste community.
Our models are designed to grow on the local level, seed community engagement, grow awareness, and generate solutions.
The four pillars of our model are synergistically integrated.
We are committed to creating ecologically sustainable solutions and wealth on the local level, while also being guided by principles of self-reliance, cooperation, and community development.