Landfills are not a bottomless resource for human trash. The Environmental Protection Agency estimated in a study that only 27.8% of ferrous metals were recycled out of the 10.5 million tons of steel sent to landfills in 2018. That’s why it is important to keep recycling such durable and noncompostable materials.
What Is Ferrous Steel?
Ferrous steel metals have a large amount of iron in them making them more durable. They are best used for the construction of buildings and bridges, and many other architectural and industrial structures. Read More»
Copper has been the top recycled industrial metal for several years. Copper is 100% recyclable. Moreover, the material is versatile and can be used to make different products, from electronics to piping. That makes copper a highly demanded material for industrial processes.
For this reason, you should consider recycling copper from your business. Copper recycling offers numerous benefits to your company and the surrounding environment. Here are the benefits that copper recycling brings. Read More»
When completing major renovations and overhauling a business, IT equipment often needs to be replaced. This equipment is usually tossed in dumpster bins and ends up in landfills. This has changed, and there are options to recycle computers and electrical equipment. How can you benefit from recycling your old IT equipment when overhauling your business?
1. Remove and strip all old wires and cables
Start preparing the old computers and electronics by disconnecting the wiring. Read More»
You, like many people, probably have old and no-longer-functioning electronics around the house. The laptop you meant to get repaired but eventually replaced. The old cell phone you intended to use as a backup if you needed one but now is so old you’re not sure it’ll even turn on. The printer you’ve mostly been using as a scanner because it insists there’s a paper jam, but you haven’t been able to find it, and now you have two printers. Read More»
When your computer finally gives out or you’re simply ready to trade it in for another one, don’t just toss it in the dump.
Believe it or not, you can actually recycle computers, including both desktop PCs and laptops. And, though recycling your computer might feel like a bit of a hassle, it is definitely worthwhile and comes with a great many benefits.
Avoid Contributing To Landfills
In many areas, you are actually not allowed to toss your computer into the dumpster. Read More»