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Thu, 03/21/2013 - 08:31
Taiwan's recycling program is making headlines again after gaining "eco-fabric" used to make the jerseys for nine teams in the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa. Tha nation’s largest charity group, the Tzu Chi Foundation, has begun transforming plastic bottles from garbage into usable goods. "Plastic...
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 08:27
Many people underestimate the importance of recycling computers and other electronics-- according to a series of surveys, more than 80 to 85 percent of electronic products that were discarded in recent years were sent to landfills or...
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 07:58
Though recycling computers and other large electronics can be tedious and it may seem easier to simply throw your unwanted appliances into the trash, taking the time to recycle is well worth it. Recycling benefits the planet by reducing waste--...
Tue, 10/23/2012 - 08:54
Getting rid of an old refrigerator may seem like an easy task, but it is harder than you think. Everyone--from residents to huge corporations- run into issues regarding refrigerator disposal and refrigerator recycling. Refrigerators are bulky items that contain a hazardous waste. Some states like California prohibit dumping refrigerators in...
Tue, 10/09/2012 - 06:15
Mattress disposal can be a big problem. They're bulky, heavy and way too big to fit in your normal garbage bin. It's recommended consumers replace their mattresses every eight years, so getting rid of your bed is something to think about.
Luckily, mattresses can be recycled. Nearly...
Wed, 10/03/2012 - 08:38
The most efficient way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place. By reusing and reducing waste, consumers and industry can accumulate natural resources and reduce waste management costs. Waste prevention, or "source reduction” is the best approach behind reusing and reducing waste. By designing, manufacturing, purchasing, or using materials in behaviors that...Thu, 09/27/2012 - 07:59
Paint is a very commonly used item. Anyone from home residents to huge corporations ultimately faces the problem of proper paint disposal. Where do you put old paint if it’s illegal to put it with the regular garbage?
Home residents most commonly use acrylic and latex paints. One good thing about latex paint is that it's...
Wed, 09/05/2012 - 13:12
In our blog post about product recall, we emphasized the importance of having a good public notification strategy. A good plan will downplay the negatives and show that your company is willing to do their part to help. The FDA suggests the following tips to effectively notify the public about a recall.
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Fri, 08/17/2012 - 13:35
Does your team handle FDA product recalls properly?
Handling product recalls properly should be one of the most important components of your company's emergency planning. Product recalls have the potential to inflict very serious damage on your company's reputation, brand name, customer relationships, and sales and market position.
It's a good idea for any company to...
Mon, 07/09/2012 - 10:49
Recycling the components of computers, smartphones, DVRs and DVD players, and other electronic devices (called E-cycling) prevents such valuable materials from being dumped into the waste stream and adding to the growing mountains of landfill. Recycling conserves essential resources...
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