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The History Of Native American Heritage Month
From the Twentieth Century to Today Efforts to establish Native American Heritage Month began in 1915. Native American Red Fox James, rode over 4,000 miles on horseback seeking approval for a day to honor Native Americans. He presented the endorsements of 24 state governments to President Woodrow Wilson and nothing came of it. It wasn’t…
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We Did It! We Achieved R2V3 Certification!
What is that you ask? In 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a multi-stakeholder meeting to promote best practices in electronics recycling. Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) grew out of this process. SERI is the housing body and ANSI-credited standards development organization for Responsible Recycling – R2 – standards. SERI’S mission is to create…
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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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If Employees are Working from Home, What’s Happening with Your Tech?
Whether your return-to-office (RTO) policy is remote or hybrid, you need to evaluate your office technology needs. Two years ago employers were reimagining the traditional workspace. Additional space was needed for social distancing and worker demands for flexibility and convenience. Property managers, office administrators and employees agreed that the workplace of the future would be…
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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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Understanding Profitability in Electronics Recycling
A Guide for Different Organizations Electronics recycling is the process of recovering materials from used electronics and appliances. It is an important part of waste management, as it helps to reduce the amount of electronic waste that ends up in landfills. Also, electronics recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent pollution. New materials made from…
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Watch Preakness 148 This Saturday
Taking a break from the recycling world, here’s a little local lore about Maryland’s most famous horse race and celebrations. The middle jewel in the Triple Crown, the Preakness, runs right here in Baltimore. And they’re off! The Second Jewel in the Triple Crown Charles Halton of the New York Times coined the term “Triple…
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Show Your Mothers Some Love!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to show love to our mothers and to our Mother Earth. Our planet is our home, and it provides us with everything we need to survive and thrive. Six of the earth’s natural resources represent the foundation of our existence. Our daily life as…