How To Recycle Old Electronics
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10 August 2015
Recycling electronics can require more footwork than recycling paper and common plastics, but recycling these items has a great positive impact on your carbon footprint. Here's what you need to know about recycling electronic goods.
Why it's Important to Recycle Electronics
You may be wondering whether recycling electronics is worth the hassle; it's often difficult to find a convenient bin for recycling these products. Large electronic products can take a huge toll on landfills, but they also may release many hazardous materials into the environment.
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Four Tips To Help With Demolition And Collection Of Reclaimed Materials
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10 August 2015
Demolition can often mean that you have a big mess to deal with. It can also be beneficial to your projects if you want to reuse reclaimed materials. The materials that you take from demolition can be used on other projects, sold and scrapped to put the money back into your business. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your demolition projects:
1. Sealing Off Areas That Are To Not Be Demolished
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Recyclable Plastic Bags – Stuff The Jug
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7 August 2015
Some commonly forgotten items, even by the most passionate recycler, are all the bags and plastic packaging used today. Here's a useful tip to help you keep these non-biodegradable and toxic items out of the landfill.
Recycling in the U.S. Gradually Improving
Recycling efforts in the United States have improved over the last 20 years, but on the whole the country still lags far behind many European nations. By intensifying recycling efforts, some European countries have all but eliminated the need for public landfills.
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Fixing Up Your First Home? Don't Miss Cash With Scrap
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7 August 2015
If you are ready to make the investment of purchasing a home and you'll be buying a small fixer-upper, there are things you want to know as you start to upgrade and fix the home. There could be a lot of metal lying around the house that is worth some money, and the money can help you pay for the repairs.
Before you replace the following items, remove them and take them to a local scrap metal yard to see how much cash you can get.
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