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Scrap Metal from World Trade Center Memorializes September 11 Around the World
It’s been 21 years since the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. How to deal with the volume of scrap metal and debris from the fallen World Trade Center (WTC) has been one of the most difficult issues in the aftermath of 9/11. As government entities, private businesses and...
Labor Day an Opportunity to Celebrate Recycling Workers
For many people Labor Day conjures up visions of end-of-summer celebrations to squeeze in a cookout or trip to the beach or pool before the cooling temperatures, back-to-school and work routines of autumn return. In reality Labor Day is a 128-year-old tradition in the...
Artificial Intelligence Innovations Fuel Improvements in Electronic Waste Recycling
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being developed and deployed to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the world today. In the United States, entrepreneurs, researchers and recyclers are pursuing efforts using AI in emerging technology to improve a vexing...
A Look Back in Time: 80 Years Ago in Scrap Metal Recycling History
Reduce, reuse and recycle is a well-known mantra today. Recycling is required in many municipalities and most Americans consider it a civic duty to their community and the environment to recycle. This wasn’t always the case, however. Although scrap...
Share Vital Information More Efficiently with ScrapMail™
WFH—working from home—is an aspect of our business landscape that appears here to stay. What took hold during the COVID-19 pandemic was already brewing as employers tried to offer flexible options to their workers. Even though many employees are back in the office...
Industry, Consumer Steps Needed to Combat Scrap Yard Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
The proliferation of lithium-ion batteries and the fire hazard they create are an increasing problem for the scrap metal recycling industry. More and more products are made with lithium-ion batteries and most consumers don’t have readily available, convenient means to...“Copper as Canvas” Demonstrates Artistic Side of the Valuable Metal
From gutters to high-end cookware, electrical wiring and piping, copper is a versatile metal valued for its strength, durability and endless recyclability. Sixteenth century artists had another use for the red metal—as a base for museum quality oil...ScrapScribe™ Gives Recyclers Opportunity to Benefit from E-Signatures
One of the most significant business developments accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic is the use of e-signatures. An e-signature allows parties to sign contracts and other business documents online instead of in person on paper. E-signatures are legally binding and...