Recycling

Help the Environment and Save Money with Refurbished Smartphones

November 1, 2011

The smartphone industry is developing at a rapid pace with the vast majority of people on Earth now owning at least one phone. While some people are content to keep the same phone for many years until it dies a natural death, there are possibly an equal number of people who feel compelled to have [...]

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The Importance of WEEE Recycling To Our Environment

July 4, 2011

The following is a guest blog post by UK blogger Tom O’Rourke on behalf of Sims Recycling. In 2005 the UK instituted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling legislation in an attempt to address the mounting accumulation of landfill waste. IT equipment such as computers, laptops and servers; kitchen appliances; automatic dispensers; sports equipment; [...]

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A Short Guide to Recycling Electronics

June 14, 2011

In 2007 a new set of rules and regulations were put in place in the UK to try and ensure a standardised and widespread practise of correct recycling and disposal of electronic equipment techniques. The initiative, known as the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, was aimed at ensuring that the amount of untreated [...]

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Five Ways To Go Green In Everyday Life

May 28, 2011

Green is the new black – isn’t that the way fashion-speak goes? Every day people are looking for ways to live a greener, more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, going green doesn’t mean you have to develop a liking for woolly hats and hugging trees. There are plenty of ways to live a [...]

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Design a Stylish Green Dining Room

May 24, 2011

Every room in your home can receive the eco-friendly treatment when it comes time for an upgrade or total makeover, but one of the easiest and least expensive is the dining room.  While kitchen and bathroom remodeling will provide for a lot of impact (and a big return on investment), they can also be extremely [...]

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Fund-Raising Alternatives: Bottles and Cans for Cash

February 17, 2011

If you’re in sore need of funds, whether for household expenses, a much-needed vacation, or even a charitable cause, you can spin gold out of straw by collecting bottles and cans to be recycled. One way to go about it is by doing it all on your own, but you’ll reach your goals a lot more quickly with a little help from your friends (or the community at large). So why not think about enlisting the aid of your neighbors to get the bulk recycling you need to show a real profit?

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Green Redecorating Tips

January 15, 2011

When you first set out to redecorate your home, you are likely thinking about the types of furniture that will fit your space (and your aesthetic), the colors you want on the walls, and which accent items need to be replaced while others can be saved. You are probably more concerned about the look of your space than the impact your updates are going to have on the environment. But as you begin to contemplate throwing items away to replace them with new ones, you may start feeling a bit guilty about the wasteful habits you’re perpetuating through such actions. So if you want to move forward on the right carbon foot, there are several ways in which you can green up the redecorating process and make sure that the space outside your home is just as beautiful as the rooms inside.

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Recycling Your Business Supplies

January 12, 2011

There are about a million things in your office that can be recycled, from the obvious (paper products, cans and bottles, computer equipment) to items you never even considered (light bulbs, furniture, and plastic pen casings). It’s up to you to decide how green you want your business to go, but these days, building up a reputable brand name practically requires you to embrace some form of recycling. So if you’re looking to make an eco-friendly splash with your business (whether for marketing purposes or because you actually feel a sense of social responsibility), here are a few ways you can jump into the warm, toxin-free waters of the wide world of recycling.

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How to Recycle Your Electronics

October 10, 2010

As most of our wallets are painfully aware, technology is always improving at an exponential rate. The need to upgrade our electronics becomes more apparent each day. The average shelf-life of a brand new TV or Computer is only a few years. That means that the average person will go through dozens in their lifetime. However, it’s important to remember that the more we feel the need to replace our electronics, the greater the environmental impact these old electronics make.

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