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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...
Beyond the Solar Panels: A Closer Look at Waste and Recycling in Renewable Energy – What You Need to Know
Renewable energy from solar and wind power has picked up steam over the past 20 years, as is evidenced by the proliferation of solar panels and wind turbines dotting the landscape. The goal of this technology is to improve the environment, but a major environmental...
Exploring the Critical Role of Copper in the Transition to Renewable Energy
Our country’s energy mix is diversifying to include more renewable energy production. Copper plays a vital role in the adoption of wind and solar power and the increasing use of electric vehicles. As copper demand surges, the role of recyclers will become...
Recyclers Contribute to a Cleaner Environment on Earth Day April 22
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 is the Perfect Opportunity for Recycling Electronics
Spring cleaning season is here, and recycling outdated electronics is a great way to empty drawers and make room in closets.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...
Join the World to Make a Positive Impact – Celebrate Global Recycling Day 2023!
“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...
Tips for Choosing a Recycling Software That Works for Your Business
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...