18 Gallon Curbside Recycling Bin

September 18th, 2012

The Roughneck 18 Gallon Recycling Box is a durable and dependable storage box, which Consumer Reports has called the best storage box on the market.

These 18 Gallon Curbside Bins are ergonomically designed containers used for recycling purposes.

These recycling bins can be used for large number of waste minimization programs, such as municipal recycling, campus recycling, business recycling, school recycling, etc. They are light-weight and the carrying lip makes it easy to pick-up and handle these bins. Storage capacity is 18.7 gallons and they are manufactured from high density polyethylene that makes them durable. These recycling bins can withstand harsh weather conditions and make perfect recycling solution for homes, offices or schools

Recycling includes collecting recyclable materials that would otherwise be considered waste, sorting and processing recyclables into raw materials such as fibers, manufacturing raw materials into new products, and purchasing recycled products. Recycling reduces the need for landfilling and incineration, prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials and saves energy.

Collecting and processing secondary materials, manufacturing recycled-content products, and then buying recycled products creates a circle or loop that ensures the overall success and value of recycling.

The Roughneck 18 Gallon Recycling Box has a snap-on, stay-tight lid that helps keep contents dry and dust-free. This storage box has sturdy, built-in handles for easy carrying and is stackable to maximize your storage space.

How does a recycling center

September 17th, 2012

Rubbermaid recycling bins attractive and durable

September 15th, 2012

Rubbermaid Recycling Bins are premium large recycling containers that can be used for various recycling programs. Rubbermaid Recycling Bins have in-built handles for easy lifting and handling. The handles have an upturned L-shape that allows the users to lift them easily. Rubbermaid Recycling Bins can also be used as office recycle bins and are especially useful where large amount of paper needs to be disposed near copiers, printers and in mailrooms.

Once you determine what you are recycling, make a decision about where in the home it is best to keep your recycling bins. While it makes sense to keep a recycling bin out of view because of aesthetics, will people really walk all the way to the garage to dispose of their can? An alternative is to find an aesthetically pleasing recycling bin and there are many attractive models to choose from.

Rubbermaid Recycling Bins have a “We Recycle” label imprinted on them that highlights the need of recycling. Each recycling bin has a capacity of approximately 18 gallons. These recycling containers get points for quality, durability, and dependability for recycling and waste management.

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Important reasons to recycle

September 6th, 2012

recyclingRecycling reduces the amount of energy needed to create a new, similar product. If we didn’t recycle paper, more trees would have to be chopped down, transported, and manufactured into the finished product.

This reason why you should recycle is a very important one, as energy conservation is one of the key ingredients for the fight against climate change. Tied in with energy saving, is the reduction of pollution as a result of manufacturing processes becoming more efficient.

Any reduction in CO2 or other harmful gases is not only a key ingredient for the fight against climate change, but a key ingredient for cleaning the air we breathe.

If we can reduce pollution levels from the manufacturing industry by a significant level, this could have a positive impact on our health.

The more we recycle, the more we can help to reduce the burden on local and national landfill sites. As population levels increase, we will need to find more landfill sites, which will harm the surrounding environment and wildlife.

This is another important reason why we should recycle more, in order to reduce the impact landfills have on the surrounding environment.

Reduce, reuse, recycle

September 4th, 2012

Mini Waste Hanging Wastebasket for easy office recycling

August 29th, 2012

A Mini Waste Hanging Wastebasket is a terrific easy solution for office recycling. The importance of setting up and implement a recycling program in the office environment today is huge. Unfortunately, placing a few larger containers throughout the office is not as effective as it once was, when everyone used a central copy machine. Today, with desktop computers and now laptops being the norm, a lot of office workers print from their desk and most folks work with a desktop printer.

In that situation, paper that should be recycled might end up in the wastebasket. For a very cheap price (just a few dollars per desk) you can make sure that most paper thrown away in your office gets recycled as it should be. At a cost $4 to $9 you can have a deskside recycling bin at each employees desk or workstation.

There is a great advantage when recycling becomes simple ordinary procedure. Desktop recycling stations fit onto ordinary wastebaskets so sorting items is easy. Also, desktop recycling meets the recycling goals that many companies are putting forth today, as well as instilling a sense of pride in your workers.

But desktop and deskside recycle bins are not just for the office. As home recycling methods they excel because they simply fit right along with your desktop printer. For home or office desktop recycling is the way of the future, and is a huge money-saver over having to buy too many large recycling units.

Recycling saves energy, reduces greenhouse emissions

August 25th, 2012

Recycling has a significant positive effect by reducing the amount of energy needed to make products from new materials. When recyclables go to the landfill, more materials must be mined, harvested or refined to replace the discarded item.

These are energy-intensive processes, and recycling removes these steps entirely, producing energy savings. For example, making an aluminum can made from recycled materials requires only 5 percent as much energy as making a can from virgin materials.

While energy savings aren’t as dramatic for other items, in all cases products made from recycled materials require less energy than those made from new, according to the EPA.

Energy savings also mean fewer greenhouse gas emissions associated with climate change. The EPA reports that in 20011, 25 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions were eliminated through recycling more than 7 million tons of metals, equal to taking almost 5 million cars off the road in a single year.

In the case of landfills, diverting materials to recycling also decreases greenhouse gas emissions. Landfills produce gases consisting of about 50 percent methane and 50 percent carbon dioxide, and are the third largest source of human-produced methane in the US.

Recycling videos: How plastic bags get recycled

August 19th, 2012

Ecolad outdoors recycling containers durable and enduring

August 17th, 2012

earth recyclingIf you are looking for a heavy duty recycling container to meet your outdoors recycling needs then Ecolad recycling containers may be your perfect choice. Ecolad containers are the most durable and enduring outdoors recycling containers on the market and have been given great reviews by users and recycling websites.

Expand your recycling program with their Eco-Tainer in areas where wheeled carts are used. This colored, weather resistant, fiberglass reinforced enclosure holds 3 individual wheeled carts of almost all brand name sizes up to 105 gallon capacity.

Ecolad has been providing excellent recycling and litter control containers for last 37 years. Ecolad’s recycling containers are made from 100% heavy duty cast aluminum. They are very environmental-friendly and due to their tough and rugged construction material, they last a lot longer than normal recycling bins

All the outdoor recycling containers by Ecolad are extremely durable and are particularly deployed at high traffic outdoor locations. They are fireproof, rustproof, and salt proof and can withstand a host of adverse conditions. The hood-like lid on the top keeps birds and animals at bay and can be removed while unloading the garbage.

Ecolad environmental containers are very environmental-friendly and due to their tough and rugged construction material, they last a lot longer than normal recycling bins. Ecolad systems can function for years beyond what you would expect to get out of regular environmental recycling containers.

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Teaching children about recycling

August 13th, 2012

Children are thrilled to learn about recycling, and they have probably already heard something about it from school. It is important to involve your children in recycling at an early age. Remember, habits that they form now will stay with them the rest of their lives.

Children may not understand the importance of cleaning or replacing air filters on your air conditioner unit but they can easily understand the importance of turning off unneeded lights, unplugging appliances when not in use, and purchasing energy-efficient light bulbs.

Explain to your children in an age-appropriate manner what conserving energy means and then have them help you to think up ways to achieve it. You may be surprised at how enthusiastic they are.

A 6-year-old may have a great conservation idea you’ve not yet even thought of. If your children are involved with the brainstorming and planning, they will be more apt to be eager participants in the ongoing efforts.

You can even get the children their own recycling bins. Stackable recycling bins are great choices for children. They love the different colors and can even make a game out of recycling.

Children can stack their own colorful bins, and they love the feeling that they are really part of the recycling process.