Recently, there has been a growing awareness about the importance of recycling in terms of climate change impacts and meeting decarbonization needs. As a result, the recycling industry is evolving and is one of the most profitable industries in the world. In the United States alone, recycling is a $117 billion industry. Now more than…
We celebrate various holidays at the end of each year, from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day. These are wonderful times of celebration with loved ones, enjoying delicious food, beautiful decorations, and exchanging thoughtful gifts. But have you ever thought about what happens to the waste and where all those decorations go after they come down?…
Apple Inc. has announced its plan to move some of its production outside China and operate elsewhere in Asia, possibly India and Vietnam. This transition has been in preparation for some time, but the two events China is facing now are the ultimate motivator. First, China still needs to recover from Covid-19, which has caused…
Earlier this year, California announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2025. Despite the many concerns sparked by the announcement, electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity. However, many consumers know little about EV batteries, where they go after disposal, how they are disposed of, or even whether or not they…
Recently, more businesses have been under fire for improper e-scrap disposal, with the latest being a popular retailer. TJX, parent company of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, has been ordered by a judge to pay $2.05 million for unlawful disposal of hazardous waste including e-scrap and batteries in California. The Massachusetts-based company is required to…
2023 is quickly approaching, which means this is the perfect time to recycle old smartphones. With Christmas just around the corner, many consumers are purchasing new devices for themselves or as gifts, many of which are smartphones. The problem is, users don’t often know what to do with their old smartphones, and the devices are…