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Sprint’s Ambitious Recycling Goal

Jennifer Berry, February 13th, 2009

Sprint recently announced a new, industry-leading objective to reach a 90 percent phone collection rate for reuse and recycling by 2017. “This is a challenge for the entire industry,” said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. “Sprint is the first to set an aggressive 90 percent recovery goal. Sprint is committed to lead the industry in conserving natural resources, decreasing energy use ... read more

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Why Your Old Cell Phone Could Cost You Cash

Jennifer Berry, December 23rd, 2008

If you open up the top drawer of your desk, will you find last year's cell phone collecting dust? Did your most recent upgrade put your old phone out of commission and into a forgotten shoebox in the garage? You're not alone. In a recent study by Sprint nearly 90 percent of those surveyed stated having one or more unused mobile ... read more

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Recycling Market Feeling Effects of Economic Downturn

Jennifer Berry, December 9th, 2008

As the economy continues to suffer, so does the recycling industry. As consumer demand has slowed, companies have concurrently slowed their demand for raw materials to create new products, creating a widespread surplus of materials across the nation and driving down prices. Some products have been hit harder than others: Mixed paper have dropped to $20 to $25 a ton from $105 ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, cardboard, ferrousmetal, greenglass, ideas, mixedpaper, nonferrousmetal, noteworthy, plasticbottles, recycle, steel, tin

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Tips on Recycling Ferrous Metal

Trey Granger, September 24th, 2008

Some ferrous metals will be obvious to identify, such as steel cans. Others might not be so easy. Here’s a few ways to optimize your ferrous metal recycling: Use a Magnet: Ever wonder why magnets stick to your refrigerator and other appliances? Iron is attracted to magnets, so use one to search out your ferrous metals. Note: one ferrous metal exception to ... read more

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Facts About Ferrous Metals

Trey Granger, September 24th, 2008

You may wonder where you come across ferrous metals in your life, but they are everywhere. The term “ferrous” comes from the Latin phrase for “containing iron.” Therefore ferrous metals are either pure iron or an alloy containing iron. Here are a few more interesting tidbits about ferrous metals: The most common ferrous metal alloy is steel, which can be found in ... read more

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Raquel Fagan, September 24th, 2008


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Inside the Life of a Scrapped Auto

Ashley Schiller, July 14th, 2008

Many people do not know that automobiles are one of today's most recycled commodities. Steel and iron make up about 65 percent of the average vehicle, and are extremely valuable. Each year, the steel industry recycles more than 14 million tons of steel from end-of-life vehicles. Several other metals and materials from cars may also be recycled. So let's follow the life of a ... read more

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A Scrap Metal Recycle-Off in Maryland

Trey Granger, March 31st, 2008

The Washington Post reports on the two-month scrap metal recycling competition currently underway to encourage Montgomery County residents to recycle their household metals. Two different sites have been collecting metals since March 1, and the bins will be weighed on April 18. Items composed of at least 50 percent metal will be accepted and recycled, including: Household appliances Nails/screws Keys Bicycles Scissors The two participating neighborhoods ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Recycling

Trey Granger, February 18th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Ideally, the act of recycling would be enough for you to rest easy. But here are eight ways to make your recycling efforts as eco-friendly as possible. 1. Change Your Recycling Perspective Instead of asking, "What things around my house can I ... read more

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Scrap Recycling Industry Examining Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Trey Granger, September 24th, 2007

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has established a technical, multi-commodity working group of operational experts to address key challenges and opportunities of climate change for industrial recyclers. "We are aware that the scrap manufacturing process already contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Our goal is promote policy that provides even greater positive impact for our communities and our ... read more

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