Recycling More and More

Posted on: 3 January 2017

The workplace can be a tremendously wasteful environment. Every day, office workers throw away paper, plastic, and other recyclable materials. According to Recycling Across America, people in the United States toss about 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. Many of those bottles are being used at work. Often, people don't recycle at work simply because there isn't a program in place. You can change this by starting a recycling program in your office. [Read More]

Posted on: 18 January 2016

When you go to sell old gold jewelry to a pawn shop or jeweler, you will realize that the amount of money that they offer you is not the amount that an ounce of gold is selling for on the stock market. There are a few reasons for this. First, the jeweler or pawn shop has to make some profit on it, so they can't offer you what they intend to sell it for. [Read More]

Posted on: 23 October 2015

While millions of Americans buy all their groceries from large supermarkets, a lot of consumers like to buy their produce from independent retailers, especially for niche or specialty items. For an independent retailer working on a tight margin, the cost of unsold goods and excessive trash collections can quickly erode profits, so it's important to find ways to control what you throw away. Make sure you minimize waste from your store with the three following best practices. [Read More]

Posted on: 15 October 2015

Recycling paper products, cans, bottles, and other sustainable items offers a variety of benefits, from helping you keep your home organized and reducing your carbon footprint, to decreased earth pollution and community economic relief. But it can be pretty inconvenient to recycle at home if the right preparations aren't made and useful tools and resources are not put into place. You'll find that with just a little planning, and by implementing a few tips and tricks, you can make recycling easy for everyone living in your home. [Read More]