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Saturday, April 22 marks the 53rd annual Earth Day. As people around the globe participate in events to support taking care of our planet, the recycling industry continues its ongoing efforts to contribute to a cleaner environment. History of Earth Day Earth Day...
Spring cleaning season is here, and recycling outdated electronics is a great way to empty drawers and make room in closets. Broken tablets, old cell phones and obsolete desk top computers are big contributors to piles of clutter. Often people don’t know what to do...
“Creative Innovation” is the theme for Global Recycling Day 2023, celebrated Saturday March 18 this year. Now, in its fifth year, this annual event seeks to recognize the importance of recycling around the world and encourage efforts to increase recycling...
Software is an important investment for scrap metal recycling companies to boost efficiency and profitability. Unlike yard equipment or a truck fleet, the intangible nature of software can make choosing the right recycling software solution challenging. Below...
A giant ship abandoned off the coast of Brazil poses a severe environmental hazard and illustrates the enormous recycling problem of how to safely and sustainably recycle large ships. The ship, embroiled in an international environmental dispute, is a retired...
Material flowing into and out of a scrapyard is the heartbeat of a recycling business. An indicator of how successful that business will be is how it manages this inventory. The development of technology and analytics over the past several years has demonstrated that...