More Surprising Facts about E-Waste
Electronic devices have a life cycle just like nearly everything else in this world. They are created, used, become obsolete and are then disposed of. It is the final part of their life stage where the problem arises. E-waste is a growing problem globally because some companies and individuals behave irresponsibly when it comes time […]
Read More5 Companies that Meet the Zero Waste Challenge
In previous posts we’ve written about the concept of “zero waste.” Zero waste is basically a strategy whereby all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use thus eliminating the need for landfills. The term, which was first coined back in the 1970s by PhD chemist Paul Palmer, is the most aggressive […]
Read MoreWhy Recycling Makes Good Business Sense
Over the last few decades recycling has gone from something that was done by only a few people who were intent on making a difference to an activity that is very much in the mainstream. For example, all throughout the suburbs you can see recycling bins on the curb right alongside yard and regular waste. […]
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