In the not so distant past, there were no specific regulations with regard to the disposal of electronics. Individuals and companies alike simply loaded up their unwanted equipment and hauled it to the local dump where it lay dormant—but still hauntingly active. What we now know is that electronic devices contain harmful materials. Over time, these can leach into the …
Is your facility getting ready to start a waste reduction program? Do you want to improve an already establish waste management system? For all businesses, a waste assessment is a valuable tool to understand your waste stream. The waste assessment should provide a clear picture of what and how much is being thrown away and a baseline for your reduction …
Business waste, or commercial waste, can range from regular office paper waste, to old equipment like copiers and computers, to hazardous waste that’s an industry byproduct. No matter what your business is, it is your responsibility as a business owner to take care of the waste ethically and legally. For some business owners, arranging for the removal is a task …
Businesses can cut costs by reducing waste. When a business reduces their waste, they can: save money on supplies conserve materials and energy reduce current waste disposal costs and guard against future disposal costs avoid adding to the current environmental problems by producing and disposing of unnecessary materials Reducing Waste the Easy Way Making simple changes to procedures and work …
We all know that low oil prices mean we pay less at the pump. But did you know the price of oil can affect your recycling? How is Plastic Made? Plastics are derived from the byproducts of petroleum refining and natural gas processing with materials such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and crude oil. Crude oil is a mixture …