• Exploring Solutions for Recycling Glass and Ceramics

    December 31, 2024

    Those in the world of recycling know a secret that the average consumer might not be aware of – glass and ceramics are notoriously challenging for the recycling process. Glass and ceramic materials are found abundantly in households, industries, and infrastructures around the world. Think for just a moment of all the times you encounter […]

    • The Hidden Waste of the Fashion Industry: How Clothing Recycling Impacts the Environment

      December 12, 2024

      The fashion industry is one of the largest in the world. It’s an important industry, both for the global and local economies, as well as for us as individuals. Even those of us who aren’t up on the latest designers and fashion trends benefit from the industry as a whole. However, there’s a not-so-pleasant side […]

      • How Smart Recycling Bins Are Revolutionizing Public Waste Management

        December 12, 2024

        Anyone who has ever been to a public recycling center has likely been witness to bins overflowing with many incorrectly sorted items strewn in. In highly populated areas this can become a challenge for public waste management workers to keep up with. Even in less populated areas, staffing shortages can create a backlog. The public […]

        • The Lifecycle of Recycled Plastics: How Different Types Are Processed

          December 12, 2024

          Plastic has become essential to modern life. It’s durable and offers a level of versatility that makes it indispensable across multiple industries. However, with this type of convenience comes at least some costs. In the case of plastics, it’s the environmental impact of plastic disposal that weighs heavily on the industry. Recycling plastic is critical […]

          • How Smart Recycling Bins Are Revolutionizing Public Waste Management

            November 15, 2024

            Anyone who has ever been to a public recycling center has likely been witness to bins overflowing with many incorrectly sorted items strewn in. In highly populated areas this can become a challenge for public waste management workers to keep up with. Even in less populated areas, staffing shortages can create a backlog. The public […]

            • Recycling in Rural Areas: Challenges and Creative Solutions

              September 23, 2024

              In a larger city, recycling is easy to manage. Recycling facilities tend to be nearby and easy to reach, so trucks can navigate neighborhoods and plan recycling pick-ups that are cost-effective. When you live in a rural area, you may not even have curbside trash hauling due to the distance between houses. If there are five […]

              • Finding Recycling Centers for Specific Materials: A Guide to Specialty Recycling

                September 5, 2024

                It’s sad to consider that of all of the recycled items in a U.S. household, around 32% of them are actually recycled. In many towns and cities, it’s cheaper for those communities to send recyclables to the landfill than it is to properly recycle them.The EPA estimates that if all recyclables were handled properly, it […]

                • How to Educate Your Community About Recycling: Tips for Community Outreach

                  August 13, 2024

                  How much is recycled in your community? A newer study finds that residential recycling rates aren’t great.27% of households do not have access to recycling.43% of households recycle.Only 21% of residential recyclables are recycled correctly. Of the materials that are improperly handled, 76% of them are improperly recycled before they leave a consumer’s home. 87% of materials […]