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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...
Revolutionizing Sustainability: Textile Recycling Takes Center Stage
Concerns about the growing volume of discarded textiles heading to landfills has made textile recycling a new focus for governments, environmental groups and individuals focused on sustainability. Retailers, state and local governments, charitable organizations,...
Protecting Your Metals: Tackling Rising Theft and Ensuring Security
A top European copper producer recently announced a massive metals theft that has industry observers questioning the security and inventory management of the metals sector. German company Aurubis AG on Aug. 31 reported that it was the victim of a huge metals scam. ...