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The impact of environmental litigation
Let's explore the history of toxic substances in our environment from the time we knew that the toxic substances were harmful and lethal to our health. Full Story »
Understanding price and cost of hazardous wastes
Landfilling the waste doesn't mean the company is safe from further costs down the road. Full Story »
Zero waste, circular economy, sustainability impact the bottom line
Although recycling and zero waste are becoming a way of life, to get to zero waste takes hard work and constant diligent-awareness of how to avoid creating waste. Full Story »
Industrial demolition contractors can go green
Some common myths about construction debris and green benefits of scrap metal recycling. Full Story »
Utilities will be forced to figure out tough environmental issues
I read an article in the Wall Street Journal, a fairly reliable publication, titled “U.S. Electricity Use on Wane." Full Story »
The only four things we are given in life
I teach my children that we only have four things in this world. The five things are: *Our health. If you don't take care of your health it won't take care of you. *Time. If you don't spend your time constructively, it is a waste of time. *People. If you are not good to other people, they will... Full Story »
Winter can bring unique items to scrap
With the winter creeping up on some of us rather quickly, it is a good time to discuss some of the scrap items you should keep a look out for to make an extra buck during the holiday season. While people may not put some of these items on the side of the road, be sure to always ask around if people ... Full Story »
By Choice or Laws: Why Are Scrap Yards Upgrading To New Technology?
Today's younger generation has no problem accepting and adapting to the new technology that is developed. The question is if the older generation is succumbing to these changes because of necessity, or because they want to. This is the same question when it comes to scrap yards, though many yards... Full Story »
Sustainability expert likes plastic, but there's a catch
Cotton reusable bags have some baggage, says professor Full Story »
Waste is a perpetual and eternal problem
We all agree that waste has become a Herculean issue. Full Story »
Ways organizations can adopt sustainable waste management operations
Every individual, business and building creates waste -- much of it recyclable. Even so, it's not uncommon for reusable and recyclable materials to end up in landfills. Although the 34% overall recycling rate in 2010 was an improvement over previous years, there's more we can do. The question I'd... Full Story »
Composting adventures: The finale
It's time to open the bokashi bin ... and face whatever is inside.
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