Recycling News

In the classic Chevrolet Truck commercial, the iconic phrase is well known: “Like a rock,” which describes the vehicle’s fortitude. Soon enough, automobile advertisers will need to present a fresh saying—one about the flight of aluminum. Since Ford unveiled plans at the January 2014 Detroit auto show to construct the 2015 F-150 aluminum truck, other […]

When we consider waste, the most potent image that comes to mind is of landfills topped with everything from plastic lawn chairs to laundry detergent bottles. But, another and more specific rubbish pile that’s been accumulating due to the technology booms is e-scrap, or discarded electronic and electrical devices. What is interesting about e-scrap is […]

There’s a decade-old cell phone… an iPod from 5 years ago…. a laptop from the year 2000. Amongst the spaghetti bowl of all electronic waste, what is the value in e-waste scrap really? It could be pretty high, actually. A United Kingdom consortium has established a mission of precious metal recovery from electronics scrap and […]

If you’re a mountain biker or cyclist, you’ve without doubt been asked if your bike is made of aluminum or steel. Now, the aluminum-or-steel debate has reached vehicles on an even more common road: everyday automobiles. Utilized by the automobile industry for more than a century, aluminum is still second to steel for the majority […]

image source What is Waste To Energy Technology? The Environmental Protection Agency defines waste to energy technology as, “The conversion of non-recyclable waste materials into useable heat, electricity, or fuel through a variety of processes, including combustion, gasification, pyrolization, anaerobic digestion, and landfill gas (LFG) recovery.” Waste to energy technology dates back to 1874 when […]

What Will Happen If (When?) Our Landfills Are Full? If landfills are stocked to the brim, what’s the next step? Some say, we’ll just need to clear the way for additional landfills—however, the more landfills that are built, the closer those could be in proximity to inhabitants. Furthermore, exactly what land would be overtaken for […]

Whether you donate a basket of fresh food or hand over a used cell charger at an in-store drop-off you are helping to eliminate waste. In the large picture, Americans bag up close to 251 million tons of trash, otherwise known as municipal solid waste (MSW), according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). […]

With a recycling bin adjacent to a regular trash would people tend to recycle more? If an eco-friendly system is established in a community, it’s that much easier for people to get involved. And, as more folks join the boat of sustainable living the popularity of green practices moves forward. That includes how we design, […]

In the jungle or forest, what happens to plants or animals when they die? Does someone gather and transport them to a landfill site? No way. Their nutrients naturally break down and are recycled back into the earth in a process called decomposition. Composting, a human-driven process, is inspired by nature’s own closed-loop cycle. Creating […]

Mother Nature has a few lessons up her branches about reusing waste. Whether you’re building a new nest, launching a tech company or searching for a suit, these practices are key for tapping into the financial benefits of recycling. Throwback Fashion: Hermit Crabs You may have grown out of the high-waisted jeans or your formal […]