Category: Recycling

When I was in high school, recycling began in my area. Every speck of paper we received or used had to be set aside in bins near the classroom door. Recycling was the consumer’s responsibility.While it’s true that consumers need to do their part and consider the circular economy, it’s equally the responsibility of product […]

The most recent statistics on municipal solid waste generation in the U.S. were released in 2018. At that point, Americans generated 292.4 million tons of waste. Only 69.09 million tons were recycled. What happened to the other 223.31 million tons?34.55 million tons were incinerated with energy recovery.26.99 million tons were composted.137. 61 million tons were […]

As much as you love your children, they grow out of one shoe size almost monthly. They’re outgrowing clothes just as quickly. You roast a turkey, and the carcass remains. Have you stopped to think about the issues you create when you send items to landfills instead of finding ways to recycle them?Sadly, out of […]

Some people worry that we’re not prepared for AI and automation. There’s a general fear that robots will take over, leaving people without jobs, control, or privacy. However, the trash and recycling industry is one of the best examples to show why AI and robotics are crucial today. The EPA released data on municipal solid waste […]

As a business owner, you can’t afford to overlook hard drive recycling. The drives store a ton of private data that you are legally obligated to protect.When it comes time to recycle old electronics, you can’t just toss them out or give them away. You’re required to follow federal and state laws, and you need […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]