There is money in waste and the recycling business. That’s a little known secret that in times when rumors of recession are rampant, may just be useful to all of us. Recycling has been a consistent money-maker employing thousands of workers nationwide. Truth be known, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry.
What’s in it for you? Money, [...]

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Computers and other electronic gadgets play a vital role in almost every American’s life in the 21st century. Seemingly, every part of our lives is inextricably connected to an electronic device. We are enamored with these electronic products completely and the trend is only expected to continue and grow. To recycle computer and other electronic devices now [...]

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Recycling facts are often presented to provide accurate information about recycling and to encourage people to take action. Looking at these recycling statistics, we know that our individual act is contributing to the entire effort to recycle, conserve resources, and clean up the environment.
Conversely, recycling facts also serve to correct some people’s misconception about recycling. For example, some [...]

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Like many people, I never thought there is a connection between cell phone recycling and endangered African  gorillas. When I started doing research on the dangerous chemicals found in cell phones , I came across this little known connection between the widespread use of cell phones today and survival of African Eastern Lowland Gorillas.
When you [...]

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What is recycling? As we begin this blog, I thought I might start with the basics and begin with a working personal definition of recycling. Recycling as a word has become so ingrained into our language and to a certain extent, in the very fabric of our multi-cultural society. Today, 110 years after the first [...]

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