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A Shiny Solution: How Jewelers Are Embracing Precious Metal Recycling to Boost Sustainability and Profits
Recycling of precious metals to create jewelry has taken a step into the limelight with the announcement by jeweler Pandora that it soon will use only recycled silver and gold in its jewelry. Other jewelers may be following suit as consumers are looking for...
Revolutionizing the Recycling Game: How the Scrap Metal Industry Became the Longtime Leader in Innovation
The focus on clean energy and the demand for recycled materials are growing environmental concerns. Clean energy requires extensive use of metals like copper. Manufacturers and builders increasingly seek secondary raw materials, which are recycled...
Regulatory Compliance Simplified with Industry-Specific Scrap Metal Recycling Software
Regulatory compliance is essential for any business operating in today’s economy. The ability to comply with various federal, state, and local laws–and document that compliance– is needed for business continuity. The scrap metal recycling...
Unlocking the Potential: Latest Advances in Circular Economy
The recycling industry is being joined by government agencies, business, and environmental interest groups in moving toward a circular economy, an effort to both enhance the environment and create value. While the recycling industry has been at the forefront of...
The AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence is Coming to Rescue the World of Recycling
Advances in artificial intelligence are being deployed in recycling facilities across the country to help increase solid waste recycling. These AI driven innovations are being used to tackle some of the biggest challenges in recycling today, such as a shortage...
The Green Dilemma: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities of Recycling Artificial Turf
Football season reignites debates about artificial turf. Whether slippery, hard turf contributes to athlete injuries isn’t the only controversy, however. With the increasing focus on sustainability, more people are weighing the environmental impact of artificial...
Be a Recycling Hero: Discover the Benefits of Recycling Autumn Leaves and Yard Waste
Cooling temperatures and shorter days mean it’s time to deal with falling leaves that cover the lawn. Thanks to the focus on sustainability, we know there are better options than blowing leaves into plastic bags to have hauled to the landfill. Gardening...
Fire Prevention Month 2023: How Scrap Metal Recyclers Can Help Save Lives and Reduce Hazards
National Fire Prevention Month has been commemorated every October for more than 100 years. This year, the annual observance dedicated to fire awareness and safety is especially significant to scrap metal recyclers given the rise in scrap yard fires and efforts...