The EPA has been aggressively working to advance recycling efforts in recent years. Education has improved, and the general public has learned a lot about what and how to recycle. Far more businesses provide recycling containers and have their own onsite commercial recycling equipment now than they did 20 years ago. In 1980 only 10...Continue Reading
At home, whether or not you recycle is your choice. There probably won’t be any consequences if you don’t wash and recycle your plastic containers. But business leaders have to look at every decision through multiple lenses to determine what is the most beneficial in the long run. Even things that may seem minor, like...Continue Reading
Here are two things we know for sure about Americans and recycling: First, most people believe that recycling is a good and important practice. In a 2017 Carton Council survey of nearly 7,000 people, 94 percent said they support recycling and 74 percent said it should be a priority. Many people also say they care...Continue Reading
From entrepreneurs working at their kitchen tables, to huge manufacturers employing thousands of workers, nearly all American businesses have one tool in common: Electronics. Cell phones and computers keep everyone connected. Machinery and appliances keep things running. Because electronics are part of every business, electronics recycling should be standard for every business. It’s the most...Continue Reading
Scrap metal recycling is a massive industry, generating estimated revenue of more than $26 billion in the U.S. during 2020 alone. Some of that cash can be yours when you recycle the scrap metal that your business generates. Certain types of scrap are more valuable than others, but I believe that recycling scrap metal is...Continue Reading
Managing recycling output isn’t what anyone daydreams about when they first start building their business. And yet, if you’re like a lot of business owners, troubleshooting recycling issues is a frequent item on your to-do list. Boxes pile up in front of fire doors. Your sorting containers are too small, or not being used correctly....Continue Reading
It’s virtually impossible to walk through the world without absorbing some recycling messaging. By now, I think most people know that soda cans and clean paper should be tossed in a recycling bin instead of a trash can. Apples cores and leftovers,also known as organic waste, however—that’s a different story. Organics can be harmful to...Continue Reading
Every industry was touched by the start of the coronavirus pandemic. While construction has fared better than some, the crisis certainly threw a wrench in the works (pun intended). Now, as crews rush to make up for lost time and permanently shuttered businesses hurry to clear out their premises, being able to work quickly is...Continue Reading
Like greasy pizza boxes and plastic bags, batteries are one of those common objects that you have to think twice about before trashing. Do they belong in the recycling bin? The garbage can? Or should they be handed off to your municipal recycling program? Many battery types can’t be recycled, but some can. Proper battery...Continue Reading
As a business owner or manager, you know how to evaluate job applicants and choose the right opportunities for your business. But scrap metal may be outside your realm of expertise—so how are you supposed to know how to choose a scrap metal removal service? Scrap metal generated from manufacturing, building or renovation, or other...Continue Reading
