Category: Recycling, Refurbishing and Remanufacturing
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Electronics Value Recovery Celebrates Reman Day
Why Does EVR Celebrate “Reman Day?” What is “Reman Day”? This year the date is April 23rd, the day after Earth Day. Led by the Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC), this is a global movement. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of remanufacturing in the circular economy. Like America Recycles Day and Global…
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Celebrating National Manufacturing Day 2025
National Manufacturing Day is celebrated on the first Friday of October. This annual event aims to raise public awareness about the vital role manufacturing plays in our economy and our daily lives. This year, MFG Day 2025 takes place on Friday, October 3. The theme — “Inspiring the Future Workforce” — is a call to…
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World Environment Day – #BeatPlasticPollution
World Environment Day Is Just Around the Corner! This year’s theme: #BeatPlasticPollution. World Environment Day, with its theme #BeatPlasticPollution, is a global call to action for environmental awareness and advocacy. The United Nations General Assembly designated June 5th as World Environment Day in 1972. Celebrated in over 100 countries, it is the world’s largest platform…
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I LOVE AMERICA RECYCLES DAY!
America Recycles Day promotes recycling in the US and is celebrated each year on November 15th. ARD reminds us of the need to recycle and the positive impact recycling has on the environment, energy savings and the economy. Recycling has been an integral component of a sound waste management system for over 30 years. Ninety-four…
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Reduce the Growing Amount of E-Waste Now!
October 14th was International E-Waste Day. Experts, producer responsibility organizations and the WEEE Forum call on households, businesses and governments to send dead, obsolete and surplus plug-in or battery-operated products to processing facilities. Electronics recyclers can either repair devices for reuse or recover valuable materials. This reduces the need for new resources. It is critical to…
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A Peek at Less Traditional Recycling in Maryland
Spring is full of occasions to celebrate rebirth, renewal, refurbishing and recycling. Then suddenly, the rush of graduations, weddings, and vacations begins. Until the heat sets in, reminding us that climate change is still with us, the environment is no longer top of mind for most of us. Photo by Kenneth K. Lam The Baltimore…
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Women in Recycling
A Unique Start Anna Tompkins, Commercial Director at Sims Metal, has been working in the recycling industry for 18 years. While many women entered recycling as part of a family business, Tompkin’s path is unique. She was working for an occupational health company and visited Montgomery Scrap Corp., a metal recycling yard. A few weeks…
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RemanDay: Remanufacturers Are Key to the Circular Economy
Global Remanufacturing Day, a.k.a. Reman Day, is the second Thursday in April. This year it’s April 13th. It is a day to highlight the remanufacturing industry through hosted events and workforce development initiatives. Remanufacturers are key to the circular economy. Reman Day demonstrates the innovative ways members of all industry sectors are advancing remanufacturing and…
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New Year’s Resolution: CYF!
Clean Your Files! With the holidays concluded, you may still be getting back into the swing of things. Thinking about cleaning out files may not be at the top of your list. However, when it comes to purging office files, a little advance planning pays off. Determining which files should stay and which can be…
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6 Reasons To Buy Refurbished Electronics This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us and it seems no matter how soon you start, there’s always some last minute gift to be purchased. Just as we introduced refurbished electronics to help you green your “Back to School” shopping list, here are six ways they can help you green your holiday list. 1. Empty Wallet Thankfully,…