Posts Tagged ‘Plastics’
How Does Recycling Plastic Save Money and Benefit Your Business?
There are more than a thousand types of plastic being used in businesses in the United States. Plastic is used to make countless products, including packaging, furniture, and clothing. Your business can benefit immensely from recycling plastic materials. Here are five ways recycling plastic can boost your business. Save Money Recycling plastic can save your…
Read MoreRecycling: The Best Way to Dispose of Commercial Plastic Scrap
Plastics pose many problems for the environment. Properly disposing of commercial plastic scrap is a great way for a business to help the environment. It also makes room in landfills for other waste that can’t be recycled. You can even add to the bottom line of your business by selling commercial plastic scrap in Tennessee to an…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Various Stages of Plastic Recycling
Since its invention, plastic has become a part of our daily lives. It is used almost everywhere and in so many areas of workplaces, homes, and even gardens. Its usage can be seen in a number of products such as automobiles, children’s toys, food containers, building materials, and other consumer goods such as clothes and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Recycling’s Impact
While most people understand the importance of recycling, the impact the practice can have on the environment can be hard to fully imagine. For example, did you know that the U.S produces enough plastic a year to cover the entire state of Texas like a giant Jell-O mold? Or that manufacturers use 88 percent less…
Read MoreRecycling Plastic By The Numbers
The numbers and symbols on the bottom of plastic bottles and containers have become increasingly important as recycling becomes more popular in the United States. The numbers – ranging from 1 to 7 – have a specific purpose when it comes to how plastic is recycled. This symbol is referred to as Number 1 Plastics.…
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