Our 2017 resolution was to keep you better informed on events and issues in your town or city as they pertain to waste management and the environment. We tried to maintain this goal in our Facebook posts. Tell us how you think we did and how we can help keep you better informed in the comments section.

This year also brought some major climate-related events in North America: President Trump withdrew from the Paris Agreement; we experienced a total solar eclipse; and the continental United States, its territories, and Mexico withstood earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.

At the end of the day – or year rather – we at Remyndr are most grateful for our interactions with you. We reached into several communities, both online and in the real world, and gained new insights about what works for you and what we can do better. In our effort to enhance our community and our service, we invite any feedback you may have to help us improve.

In 2018, Remyndr is excited to branch out into new geographical and conversational territories. Do you have a friend or family member who would benefit if Remyndr served their town? We want to know! Drop us a note in the comments section or on Facebook!

Happy New Year to you, your loved ones, and your community from all of us here at Remyndr! We hope the new year brings fresh starts, memorable adventures, and hope for communities and our world to become a better place.

With a New Year on the horizon, there is no shortage of New Year Resolution articles and blog posts popping up. From exercising and eating right, to giving up smoking, recycling or spending more time with family – the intention is always there, but not always the follow through.

It’s important to set yourself up for success when creating your New Year’s resolution list, (that is if you’re creating a list at all). How you ask? By remembering the 66-day rule.

On average, it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And how long it takes a new habit to form can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances.

Take recycling for example; to be successful, it will be important to recycle diligently for about two months. Once you make it past this milestone, you are well on your way to achieving your goal for the remainder of the year.

It’s always easier to break new goals up into smaller more attainable pieces. If you start off by saying that you will recycle everyday for the whole year, the likelihood of that happening is slim. Now, by breaking it down into weeks and giving yourself a more tangible timeline your recycling goal is much more attainable.

Remember, 66 is the magic number. Focus on making it to March 7th and the rest of the year should be a cakewalk… that is if you’re still eating cake by then. Whatever your goals are for 2016, we hope this post helps you achieve them! Leave us your thoughts and New Year’s resolutions below.

We wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year’s Eve!

Tom Cherry, CEO and Founder of Remyndr