According to John Steinberg, CEO of Same Day Dumpster Rental Lexington, landfills are, after all, an important component of waste management in Kentucky, with nearly 4.5 million residents. Though they play an important role in managing waste that can’t be recycled or composted, landfills can also create environmental, health and logistical problems. Although Kentucky has …
How does concrete recycling work The preservation of natural resources is a real hot topic which concerns all areas of the economy of Massachusetts, of which the circular economy and better waste management practices now also plays an important role in the construction sector. Good news: like many materials, concrete can also be treated and …
In our goal to reach zero waste, one concern is how to recycle plastic, in particular polystyrene. Polystyrene is a material from petrochemicals. It is obtained through a polymerization process or by mixing gas and crystal. Polystyrene has become an indispensable material for factories and daily life, as it is frequently used to protect products. …
What is zero waste Zero waste consists of reducing waste through simple actions. Zero waste is a way of life which aims to fight against plastic pollution and more generally global warming while preserving our health. Getting started with zero waste is very simple: you just need to change some of your habits. Step by …
Making the decision on what size dumpster to use is vital to the success of your cleanup job. It is possible to incur more fees and/or delays in the removal of unwanted rubbish from your house or business if you rent a container that is too small. Roll-off dumpster sizes are measured in cubic yards, …
Land-based pollution is the primary source of marine pollution. Commercial waste and domestic waste which blows into rivers and sewers then flows into the ocean is the major source of marine pollution. Plastic pollution in the ocean comes from a variety of sources, including clothes. When we wash synthetic clothing in the washing machine, tiny …
CO2’s Heat-Trapping Properties Are Unclear: We all know that carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases function like blankets or caps, trapping part of the heat that the Earth would otherwise radiate out into the universe. That’s all there is to it. But how can some molecules manage to capture heat in the first place? There’s …
I am reporting a multitude of heath code violations for a Fort Worth suburban home I just visited. I am writing this reporting because neighbors have complained about a woman storing and collecting a large amount of items in her home. When I first got to the home I was shocked at the amount of …
The price on recyclables varies by market demand. The price in MA is down right now. We read that some recylers are “walking out” on their contracts to buy them from local collecting authorities because their warehouses are full. If you are a local and don’t buy that it’s the ‘city folks’ doing the dumping. …
It is estimated that by the year 2025 there will be 900 million surplus computers and monitors in the US. These computers and monitors contain hazardous materials, and are destined for our landfills, which can pollute the environment. This is a very serious waste management concerns all over the world, with electronics filling dumpsters everywhere. …