Solid Waste The United States is the land of plenty. Unfortunately, that also means we generate plenty of waste. The amount of solid waste generated yearly by the average American household has been rising steadily over the last 50 years. Although recycling and other green/sustainability efforts have helped us to treat waste disposal in a more responsible manner, it’s still ... Read More »
Trash Reduction Trash reduction may not be at the forefront of your business’ mind but it is important to consider because it can be an expensive overhead if it is not managed with a meaningful strategy. Reducing recyclable and general waste can save your business money but the right equipment needs to be installed for this to happen. The best ... Read More »
Plastic Pollution You might have heard of the challenge Plastic free July before. It is an initiative to encourage people not to use single-use plastics. The motive behind it makes total sense: for example, why would you need to use plastic, a material that takes centuries to decompose for wrapping which loses its purpose right after the product is open? ... Read More »
Greener Warehousing Just like we all try our best to organise our lives at home in a way that would be as efficient and environment-friendly as possible, we should be putting in the same effort in improving various aspects of our professional lives in order to have the minimal impact on the environment. Read More »
E-Waste In previous centuries, most waste our industry created was easily decomposable and non-polluting, which means that businesses weren’t compelled to invest much thought into it. Furthermore, environmental-awareness still wasn’t a thing, therefore even those elements which are potentially hazardous were often regarded as harmless. Today, things have changed. These days we know just how harmful e-waste can actually be, ... Read More »
Did you know that 50 million tons of e-waste is generated worldwide every year and only 12.5% of it is being recycled? I love my electronics but this a great environmental concern that everyone should be aware of. This infographic educates consumers on how they can help tackle this problem by taking small actions when it comes to their discarded electronics. You ... Read More »
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