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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
July 26, 2024
Take a trip back to 1960 and only 7% of items that consumers needed were properly recycled. It wasn’t the highest percentage of recyclables, but recycling was new. We had a land developer nearby who disposed of his trash and broken appliances in a sand pit that he’d later bury and build a house over it. […]
July 22, 2024
It’s expected that Americans will take more than 800 million business trips or vacations in 2024. When you’re staying at a hotel, it’s often easier to deal with recycling, but many people use home rentals like Airbnb for privacy and affordability. Camping is another popular option. When you’re on vacation, knowing how to recycle may not […]