However, large-scale recycling programs were very rare -- households predominantly practiced recycling. The mass production of the industrial age is, in many ways, the very reason we need to worry about large-scale recycling. When products can be produced (and purchased) very cheaply, it often...
However, large-scale recycling programs were very rare -- households predominantly practiced recycling. The mass production of the industrial age is, in many ways, the very reason we need to worry about large-scale recycling. When products can be produced (and purchased) very cheaply, it often...
After the presents are opened there's plenty of wrapping paper and boxes left behind. Recycle centers see a big increase this time of year. The recycling center in Burbank, California receives about 155 tons of material every day. That number increases by 25% duringthe holidays. Recycling spec...
California Recycling challenges have sparked different responses from communities across the state: haulers have conducted pilot programs for dual-stream recycling and contamination monitoring, many municipalities have implemented educational campaigns, and some have pursued product or material restrictions. Cal...
and many were contaminated, particularly with food waste. This last is also the reason why the University of Kansas recently curtailed some recycling programs. In addition, the price for recyclable materials has plummeted. The California attorney general is investigating the plastics industry for mislea...
Californians pay more than $1 billion in recycling deposits annually but few people bother to redeem the empties. The state’s sparse redemption system is largely to blame. A new law could help grow and modernize bottle recycling and give consumers signi
You should perform basic external cleaning monthly and deep clean your computer’s internal components every 3-6 months. If you have pets or live in a dusty environment, you may need to clean more frequently. Regular digital maintenance should be performed weekly or monthly depending on usage. ...
Chemical Recycling Once Plastic Film is Collected, is it Actually Getting Recycled? The short answer to this is also - yes. But, the effectiveness of plastic film recycling is a subject of debate among many in the industry. This was compounded by a 2021 bill passed in California: SBS343...
However, large-scale recycling programs were very rare -- households predominantly practiced recycling. The mass production of the industrial age is, in many ways, the very reason we need to worry about large-scale recycling. When products can be produced (and purchased) very cheaply, it often...
What if you don’t live in a state with bottle bill laws? After all, there are only 10 states that actually do bottle redemption. That leaves 40 states that don’t have a bottle bill. Unless your state has a bottle bill, places like recycling centers are not going to pay you for pl...