• Technology Recycling 101: What Happens to Your Gadgets After You Drop Them Off

    March 16, 2026

    We all have unused items sitting in closets, drawers, or forgotten bins in attics, garages, or basements. Old laptops, e-readers, or tablets that no longer charge. Cellphones that bricked after an update. Power cords, peripherals, and charging cables also need to be recycled in my state.I know I have boxes full of charging cables that […]

  • Understanding Biodegradable, Recyclable, and Non-Recyclable Tech Components

    February 26, 2026

    How many devices do you own and use regularly? Now,  stop and think about the ones that you put in a box that sits untouched in an office, garage, basement, attic, storage closet…You probably have dozens of tech components like cables, monitors, mice, keyboards, tablets, and more that are filled with valuable metals that manufacturing […]

  • The True Environmental Impact of Contaminated Recycling Loads

    February 17, 2026

    During your latest shopping trip, you noticed that the plastic bags have a recycling symbol. If it has the recycling symbol, you can recycle it in your curbside container, right? The answer is that many items people believe are recyclable actually contaminate recycling loads.Wishcycling is the practice of recycling items that aren’t accepted at the […]

  • RecycleNation: The #1 Tool to Find Nearby Recycling Facilities

    February 6, 2026

    ERI-powered RecycleNation.com, an online search engine and informational site helping users in the U.S. find the closest location to responsibly recycle items, has topped FeedSpot’s annual list of the top 80 recycling blogs and websites for 2026.To determine its rankings, FeedSpot analyzes what it considers to be the top recycling blogs and online tools globally from thousands of sites […]

  • Recycling Incentives That Encourage Proper Tech Disposal

    February 5, 2026

    When your cellphone, laptop, tablet, or other electronic device is no longer needed, what do you do with it? You can’t throw it in the trash, but it’s also not accepted for curbside recycling.Many U.S. companies offer recycling programs that encourage people to recycle more electronics. It’s important, and we’ll help you find some of […]

  • 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, […]

  • The Hidden Recycling Problem With Tear-Open Snack Bags and Multi-Layer Plastics

    December 19, 2025

    Saving money is essential in many households, which brings shoppers to warehouse stores such as BJ’s, Costco, and Sam’s Club. You have children taking lunch to school, and small packs of crackers, fruit squeezes, or pretzels are convenient. You need snacks to get through a busy workday, and packs of trail mix, potato chips, and […]