What Are The 3 Types Of Recycling?
Did you know that automobiles happen to be the most recycled consumer product? 80% of all cars that are discarded become recycled. Understanding the various types of recycling will help..
Exposed! 10 Surprising E-Waste Facts You Didn’t Know
E-Waste is one of the fastest growing types of waste, both in the United States and globally. The current electronics recycling efforts by the ITAD industry are simply no match..
4 Affordable IT Asset Disposal Best Practices
Did you know that due to lack of proper IT asset disposition, the U.S throws away $60 million worth of gold, silver and other precious metals annually? Parts from old..
Where To Recycle Electronics, And Why It’s So Important
Did you know that, on average, each American household contains 24 electronic devices and gadgets? And with technology developing at an unprecedented rate and our lust for gadgets and electronics..
Pay One Of Your Utility Bills By Recycling This Every Month
Ever looked in your trash can and asked yourself: “What if I could get paid for all this stuff. Surely..
Common Holiday Items To Recycle
On average Americans create up to 25% more rubbish during the holiday season than at any other time during the..
3 Items To Always Recycle To Help Save The Environment
Our environment is facing destruction every single day due to abusive human practices that are not good for our planet. We need to change our ways if we want to..
3 Reasons To Wait One More Year Before Upgrading Your Computer
Upgrading your computer something you will consider when you think your PC is not working well anymore. However, you should think twice before acting. This article reveals the 3 simple..
Counterfeit Goods Trafficking Renewed Emphasis on Industry Certifications
Scandal continues to disrupt the electronics recycling industry – again the result of unscrupulous activity from trusted industry players. And when such a scandal hits, it’s usually accompanied by a..
DEA Laboratory Awarded Federal Green Challenge Award
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Western Laboratory was presented the Federal Green Challenge award at the DEA National Lab Directors Conference on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The award was in..
Is Recycling Cost Effective?
In elementary school, you may have heard the phrase “Reduce, reuse, recycle.” With current rates of sustainability, this phrase may become more relevant than chanting the phrase in a third..
Should Recycling Be Mandatory ?
According to Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), nearly 30 million to 40 million metric tons of Electronic waste, also known as E-waste, are generated every year in one form or the..
The Recycling Imperative – Why Recycling is Important
There’s much talk about recycling these days – what to recycle, how to recycle, and the many benefits. You may have asked yourself why recycling is important – it doesn’t..
Who Invented Recycling, and Why is it so Important ?
Recycling may seem like a relatively new concept, but researching who invented recycling shows that for centuries in the past, recycling was a way of life. People of the distant..
Woman Leaves Rare $200,000 +Apple I Computer at Local Recycling Center
A California electronics recycling center is at a dead end, hoping to hand over a check for $100,000 to an unidentified woman who dropped off an extremely rare Apple I..
E-Waste Recycling Process
Have you ever wondered how the e-waste recycling process works? The act of recycling is a process that starts with us, as individuals. Every recyclable item is put through this..
Are Bottle Caps Recyclable
So you want to do your part to help the earth, but you don’t know if bottle caps are recyclable? This article will tell you what you need to know..
Are Packing Peanuts Recyclable ?
Packing peanuts are comprised of expanded polystyrene, which is also called EPS or plastic number six. While packing peanuts technically can be recycled, they are light weight, and there is..
Are Ziploc Bags Recyclable ?
The average American family blows through five hundred Ziploc bags every year. That’s a lot of trash to be sitting around in a landfill! Are Ziploc bags recyclable, and how..
How to Dispose of VHS tapes
How should we dispose of VHS tapes? Although they have effectively been replaced with DVDs and digital movies, there are many many VHS tapes that need to be disposed of..
Where Can I Recycle Glass – What Is It Used For
If you are a savvy consumer, you may be asking yourself “where can I recycle glass?” This article will set out not only to answer that question, but to educate..
The Document Shredding Process and Why You Should Use It
What is the document shredding process and why should you use it? If your office uses a paper shredder on site rather than a paper shredding services, you could be..
Why is Recycling Important, How Does It Help Me ?
Practically every thing we use gives us the opportunity to recycle. Materials that we can recycle include clothing, biodegradable waste, batteries, electronics, garments, glass, paper, plastics and metals to name..
Where Can I Shred Documents ?
Perhaps you were watching the latest news story about identity theft, glanced over at your pile of sensitive paperwork, and asked yourself where can I shred documents? Indeed securing your..
How Does Recycling Help the Environment
E-waste is short for the term electronic waste, a word to to describe any used piece of electronic equipment that we no longer need. Ewaste becomes a health hazard when..
3 Simple Steps to Recycling Old Electronics
These days technology is evolving faster than ever before and newer, improved, and updated electronic devices are being introduced to electronics consumers on a regular basis. While this is all..
Toxic Materials in Electronics
There are over one thousand toxic materials found in common electronics. These range from solvents and flame retardants to other dangerous chemicals. These toxic materials can be found in anything..
UAE Seeks Regulations for Disposal of E-Waste
Tackling the Issue of E-Waste in the UAE The United Arab Emirates is tackling one of the problems of our modern technologically advanced society head on – the disposal of..
First Month of NY Electronic Recycling Deemed a Success
The first electronic recycling collection event was held at the Monroe County Ecopark after the newly-introduced New York electronic recycling laws came into effect from January 2015. The organizing authorities..
Illinois Electronic Recycling Law Reform Looks More Promising
There have been some doubts in the minds of the Illinois people regarding scaling down of the electronics recycling program across the state. In a related incident, Will County had..
The Growth of the Global Electronic Waste Management Market
The management of electronic waste is an important industry that is expected to grow considerably over the next decade. Recycling electronic devices recovers many of the valuable components within them,..
Sprint Offers Prize to Students Who Find New Ways to Recycle Smartphones
It’s estimated that 135 million phones are discarded every year in this country. Only about 11% are currently recycled. Currently some recycled phones may be resold, others may be disassembled..
Recycling Tip: Plastic Bottle Caps
Photo Credit: Sessions.edu We all know that plastic bottles are bad for the environment, but if you do use them, you recycle them. Right? But what about the plastic bottle..
Recycling at the Olympic Track & Field Trials
Photo Credit: 1800 Recycling The Olympic Track and Field trials in Eugene, Oregon drew in a large amount of foot traffic, with over 25,000 people a day spending most of..
Furniture Line Made From Recycled Cardboard
Photo Credit: SmartDeco If you had a dorm or off-campus apartment in college like I did, you probably know how inconvenient it is to buy furniture. After all, you’re often..
Is Hawaii’s Plastic Bag Ban Effective?
Photo Credit: Treehugger Although there have been a number of city-level bans on plastic bags in the United States, Hawaii is the first state to pass a statewide law regarding..
The Zero Waste Family
According to the EPA, the average American throws away roughly 1,000 pounds of garbage a year. A family of four in California is attempting to reduce this number by living..
Benefits of Choosing Greener Electronics (Infographic)
Newer electronics are designed to be less toxic, longer-lasting, more energy efficient, and easier to recycle. This has contributed to major reductions in environmental impact. A green electronics rating system..
Recycling Tip: Can You Recycle Address Labels?
One of our readers recently asked us an excellent recycling question: Can I recycle paper that is sticky on the back, like address labels, sticky notes. If so, can I..
Hawaii Proposes Plastic Bag Fee
Photo Credit: Treehugger If House Bill 2260 passes in Hawaii, the state would become the first one to charge for disposable and plastic bags. The measure would attempt to discourage..
What’s In Your Trash? (Infographic)
We generate a lot of trash. In 2010, Americans generated more than 250 tons of garbage. That’s a lot! Did you know that the cleaning services industry brings in more..
Electronic waste finds big life with popularity of Apple
This guest post is contributed by Lillian Swift. Credit: Apple While new technology reduces paper waste significantly, there is great concern over e-waste. For the uninitiated, e-waste refers to discarded..
6 Of Our Favorite Valentine’s Day Articles
Happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate it! In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are some links for you! 5 Tips for a Green Valentine’s Day Singing Cards Bad for..
Three Hershey Plants Achieve “Zero-Waste-to-Landfill” Status
Last week, the Hershey Company announced that three of its manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania have achieved “Zero-Waste-to-Landfill” status as a result of Hershey’s efforts to enhance sustainability. Two of these..
Singing Cards Bad for Environment
Is it just me, or are electronic greeting cards taking over the card aisle at the store? The singing or the lights are cute for half a second, but after..
E-Waste Upcycled Into Table and Chairs
Photo Credit: CNet Green Tech People have turned e-waste into fish tanks, shoes, sculptures… but how about something a bit more practical? Chilean designer Rodrigo Alonso designed some interesting table..
10 Items You Can Buy Reusable
Photo Credit: Earth911.com: Amanda_Wills Reusable shopping bags and water bottles are standard—but how much thought have you given to other reusable items? This list from Earth911 gives 10 single-use household..
Do You Clean Your Reusable Bags?
Photo Credit: Earth911.com: Amanda_Wills Do you use reusable bags? Now here’s the real question: How often do you wash your reusable bags? Umm… never? Did you know that 64 percent..
California Law Requires Recycled Content Packing Peanuts
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Styrofoam is bad, don’t use it. Not only does Styrofoam, a brand of polystyrene, sit in landfills indefinitely, but it is..
New York Law Prohibits Haulers from Collecting E-Waste
A law went into effect on January 1st that prohibits private and public waste haulers and transporters in New York from collecting electronic waste unless it is destined to be..
Post-Holiday Recycling
Christmas may be over, but if you’re like me, the remnants of the holiday are still scattered around your house. What can you reuse and what can you recycle? Christmas..