Tales from the Scales: ScrapWare Blog
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Keep it Green During Your Summer Vacation Away from Home: Recycling Tips You Need
Warmer temperatures and longer days mean summer is here! This year, it’s estimated that more than 200 million Americans will hit the road for a summer vacation. A vacation away from home, however, does not have to mean a vacation from taking care of the...
Reflecting on 50 Years of Progress: World Environment Day’s Impact on Our Planet
Monday, June 5, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day. “Finding Solutions to Plastic Pollution” is the theme of this year’s event, hosted by the Cote d’Ivoire. Established by the United Nations, this annual commemoration is...
Revolutionizing Coin Making: Exploring New Alloy Options Amidst Soaring Metal Prices
The rising cost of metals like copper, nickel and zinc has a broad impact across the economy, including how much it costs to make a penny, nickel and dime. A recent report by the U.S. Mint examines the need to adopt new alloys for coin production to save...