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Plastics // Knowledge Base

Why is Recycling “Styrofoam” an Environmental Problem?

Examining the environmental and economic impacts of polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam, as well as tips for reducing or eliminating it.

Ryan Deer | Aug 4, 2021 9:14:00 AM

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Knowledge Base // Waste Industry

ABC's of Waste Management: Understanding Terminology and Acronyms

The waste and recycling industry uses terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that may be unfamiliar to you. We define them in layman's terms.

Ryan Deer | Jul 14, 2021 5:28:57 PM

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Compost // Knowledge Base

Understanding The Food Waste Problem & How Your Business Can Help

Learn about the food waste problem and how your business can engage in its own food waste reduction practices.

Ryan Deer | May 27, 2021 6:45:25 AM

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Recycling // Knowledge Base

Why Are Recycled Aluminum Cans So Valuable?

Aluminum cans are the most valuable item thrown in a recycling bin. The reason behind it is both economical and eco-friendly.

Ryan Deer | May 20, 2021 9:22:15 AM

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Knowledge Base // Hard-to-recycle

7 Ways to Safely Manage and Recycle E-Waste

Why does so much of our unwanted electronic waste end up in the trash? We explain the negative impacts and how to better manage e-waste.

Ryan Deer | May 12, 2021 5:34:07 PM

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Plastics // Knowledge Base // Paper

The Facts: Office Workers & Their Waste Generation

From 10,000 sheets of office paper to 500 disposable coffee cups, learn how much waste the average office worker generates per year and how to reduce it.

RoadRunner | Apr 28, 2021 4:33:14 PM

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Knowledge Base // Waste Industry

These Items Don’t Belong In Your Recycling

Through contamination and the act of “wishcycling”, we’re tossing nonrecyclable items known for causing downtime and cost increases into our recycling bins.

Ryan Deer | Apr 14, 2021 5:06:22 PM

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Knowledge Base

What Office Junk is Recyclable?

Not all junk is trash, and as you take part in spring cleaning and beyond, it’s important to understand the economic impact of your business's cleanup.

Ryan Deer | Apr 7, 2021 4:07:58 PM

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Knowledge Base // Waste Industry

What is Wishcycling?

In this blog post, we define wishcycling, the impacts it has on the recycling industry, and what steps you can take to break the habit.

Ryan Deer | Apr 1, 2021 12:04:01 PM

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