Category: Recycling, Refurbishing and Remanufacturing
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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
Women’s History Month 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. …
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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,…
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Happy Anniversary America Recycles Day 2022
This year is the 25th anniversary of America Recycles Day, ARD. It is the only nationally recognized day that promotes recycling in the US. Celebrated November 15th, ARD reminds us of the need to recycle and the positive impact recycling has on the environment, energy savings and the economy. Previous years had campaigns built around…
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Celebrate International E-Waste Day!
October 14th is International E-Waste Day, 2022. Leading experts, producer responsibility organizations and the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Forum call on households, businesses and governments to get behind efforts to get more dead, obsolete and surplus plug-in or battery-operated products to facilities where they can be either repaired for reuse or recycled to…
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It’s Time to Celebrate Manufacturing Day 2022!
Over the past decade, Manufacturing Day has become an event to raise public awareness of the importance of manufacturing to our economy. On the first Friday of October, which is October 7th this year, we celebrate Manufacturing Day. Recycling is a First Link While most people probably don’t think of “recycling” as manufacturing, it is…