Tag: recycling

Even the humble act of recycling has become a global business. According to a report by the London based newspaper The Guardian, when a Chinese made television is imported into the United Kingdom, a UK company then sells the empty …

From Guest Blogger Ashlee: The Small and Large Scale Impact of Recycling Read More »

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Almost forty million metric tons of electronic waste is produced annually by the world. Only thirteen percent of the total waste is recycled and that too primarily in developing countries. Nine million tons of waste, a conservation figure according to …

From Guest Blogger Jenny: Pile of Toxic Garbage Read More »

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When the terms “waste,” e.g., municipal solid waste or MSW is used at sites like 2GreenEnergy, it usually refers to projects where these materials are removed from a landfill, or redirected away from a landfill and chemically processed into electricity …

From Guest Blogger Bill Caldwell — Illegal Dumping Damages the Environment Read More »

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Every day across America, tens of millions of people are delivering some type of scrap metal to recycling businesses and making money in the process.  What happens to the metal after it’s been dropped off?

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Starting a recycling program is an admirable ambition for a town of any size, but it is important, especially for small towns to decide whether or not it will be economically sustainable to begin a recycling program. There are many …

From Guest Blogger Thomas Verdone: What Does It Truly Cost to Recycle? Read More »

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Electronics is a great part of the constantly growing number of electronic wastes and contains different materials that can be recycled and returned for a second use by industry. Recycling will stop the pollution of nature and will prevent its …

From Guest Blogger Paula Sheamus: Do You Know How to Recycle Your Old Electronics? Read More »

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The average American throws away four pounds of garbage every day, yet they still find their homes overrun with clutter. Reduce your waste and organize your home with these clever eco-friendly storage solutions. Turn Jewelry Boxes into Drawer Tidies

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Almost everyone knows that you can recycle aluminum cans and glass bottles, but did you know that you can recycle cars, ink cartridges, and telephones? Here are 10 things you didn’t know you could recycle. 1. 85% of Your Car Is …

From Guest Blogger Jake Fisher: Ten Things You Didn't Know You Could Recycle Read More »

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Industries on our lands are continuously generating waste. People are unknowingly contributing to environmental pollution moving a step ahead toward making it more hazardous for living. This article is an awakening for those who belong to these industries; a must read …

From Guest Blogger Bella Parker: Handling Waste in Different Industries Read More »

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South America is facing environmental issues, from water issues to air pollution to waste removal and overcrowded landfills. While some of these are being dealt with, others are worsening and in turn, health issues are affected. Here’s a look at …

From Guest Blogger Heather Legg: How is the Green Movement Progressing in South America? Read More »

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