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Studies Reveal What Motivates Consumers to Use Recycling Bins

Studies Reveal What Motivates Consumers to Use Recycling Bins

Have you ever contemplated what goes on in people’s mind when they decide whether or not to use recycling bins? We have and apparently we are not alone. Two studies were recently completed on the subject.

What Can You Include In Recycle Containers? More Than You Think!

What Can You Include In Recycle Containers? More Than You Think!

Recycling has been around for a long time, however, many communities don't require it as a part of their normal trash pickup. Each year, as we become more and more aware of how important it is to properly recycle plastic containers and cardboard, more people are coming onboard and picking up their own recycle containers, however there is still a lot of work that needs to be done.

Some of the Most Efficient Materials to Recycle can be Collected in Home and Business Recyling Bins

Some of the Most Efficient Materials to Recycle can be Collected in Home and Business Recyling Bins

Setting up a recycling bin can be a great way to help reduce your and your customers' environmental impact. In fact, recycling in the US alone provides carbon savings equal to removing 36 million cars from the road per year.

Impact of recycling bins on America’s waste stream

Impact of recycling bins on America’s waste stream

Everyone knows that recycling is important, but the magnitude of what recycling can accomplish is stunning. In the U.

Some of the materials used for recycling bins

Some of the materials used for recycling bins

Ever wonder what are recycling bins made of? The answer to that question has a varied and interesting list of results. Here are a few examples of the materials used to make dustbins.

Tips For School Recycling Programs

Today's students are tomorrow's parents, business leaders and politicians. The things we teach them now affect how they will run the world in the future.

Should you get a waste audit?

Should you get a waste audit?

Successful business leaders study the environment before making decisions. You wouldn't put out a new product without a marketing analysis or invest in a security without a financial report, so put that same level of consideration into your plan to place recycle containers.

Items that should not be Placed in Recycle Containers

Items that should not be Placed in Recycle Containers

If you’re like many people, you derive a sense of satisfaction out of placing items in recycle containers. Although it may seem like a good idea to recycle certain items, the fact is that there are some things that just do not belong in a recycling bin.

How Can I Start A Recycling Program At Work?

How Can I Start A Recycling Program At Work?

Cities make curbside residential recycling easy but often don't offer the same convenience to businesses. It can be frustrating for consumers who scrupulously recycle at home to go to work and find there isn't even a recycling bin in the break room.

The Reason Putting Aluminum Cans in Recycle Bins is Important

The Reason Putting Aluminum Cans in Recycle Bins is Important

Each week many people will go around their home and gather up all their used aluminum cans.  They will then toss them into recycle bins as part of their regular routine.