10 Reasons Why Recycling is Important

Crushed plastic bottles ready to be recycled.

Ever wondered why waste prevention and recycling are so important? It’s estimated that 33% of the world’s waste is not managed in an environmentally safe way. And, because of that, millions of tons of recyclable materials end up in landfills. As an example, cardboard, plastic bottles, and food waste recycling initiatives could save us hundreds […]

Where Does Aluminum Come From?

Strips of recycled aluminum waiting to be processed.

Aluminum is an abundant metal element, but producing aluminum for various products is a long, involved process. Whether it’s being used for beverage cans, aluminum foil, or in the aerospace industry, aluminum’s ability to be infinitely recycled makes it a highly valued, highly used material. In this post, we’re going to discuss some of the […]