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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
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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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…
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EARTH DAY 2023: EIGHT WAYS TO INVEST IN THE PLANET
Earth Day’s theme this year is a continuation of the successful 2022 campaign, Invest in the Planet. Investing in the circular economy is the only path to a sustainable, prosperous and equitable future. The business community can drive value for their institutions and society with green innovation and practices. Smart businesses and organizations already know…
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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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Does Your Asset Disposal Policy Rely on Luck?
Every high-profile data breach is a reminder of the importance of the need for information protection. An organization’s information is one of its most valuable assets. Both paper and digital records must be protected from careless loss and both internal and external theft. The Identity Theft Resource Center has been identifying breaches since 2005. In…