• How to Ensure Data Security Before Recycling Your Laptop

    January 29, 2026

    How do you get rid of a laptop you no longer use? Do you sell it? Donate it? Or drop it off at your local recycling facility? Before you do anything, make sure the data on your laptop is removed.Most people don’t do anything before recycling a laptop. At most, a factory reset is performed. […]

  • Textiles: How Donating Clothes vs. Recycling Textiles Impacts Waste Streams

    January 19, 2026

    How often do you purchase new clothes? With the global garment industry producing around 100 billion new clothing items each year, options and fashion trends seem unlimited. It’s amazing how quickly designs hit the shelves. A report found that fashion manufacturers could design, manufacture, and have clothing items ready to sell in as little as […]

  • How 2026 Could Change the Way Households and Businesses Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries

    January 13, 2026

    Both manufacturers and consumers need to pay attention to changing lithium-ion battery regulations. Several changes are coming that will determine how batteries or the products they’re in are shipped.One of the biggest involves new International Air Transport Association (IATA) rules on shipping lithium-ion batteries in or with devices or vehicles. As of January 1, 2026, […]

  • Is It Better to Repair or Recycle? How To Decide Based on Material Lifespan

    January 13, 2026

    With the new year comes a complete cleanout of your house. Out with the old as you start fresh. You have items you love, but they’re getting older. Every year, the holidays increase household waste by about 25%. It accounts for almost 25 million extra tons according to EPA reports. This waste includes food, wrapping paper, […]