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02/21/2019

Thanks to all our friends for helping us reach 400 likes this week!

02/05/2019

Congratulations to our Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Shardul Mullur, who successfully completed his ISO-14001 Lead Auditor training. We're proud of you, Shardul!

01/16/2019

Worthwhile article on the importance of recycling plastics:

Plastic is still fantastic, despite the trade and environmental headaches, insists e-scrap plastics expert Craig Thompson. But we need to process more at

10/29/2018

Here's some encouraging news from companies who vow to do away with plastics

Some 250 major organisations join Coca Cola and H&M promising to stop using single waste plastic.

08/14/2018

China is now turning away items they used to accept from us:

Feeling pleased that your conscientious recycling is helping to save the environment? Not so fast. Your yogurt container or takeout clamshell might end up in a dump thanks to a ban on discarded items that...

07/26/2018

Unplug electronics when they're not in use.

Why?
Many electronic devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off. By unplugging devices and chargers when they are not in use, you can avoid paying for this extra energy.
Helpful terms: The energy some electronics draw while they are off is called a "phantom load." Products that waste electricity this way are often called "vampire devices."

Which of my electronics are likely to be vampire devices?
Televisions
Digital video recorders (DVRs)
Computers
Entertainment systems
Video game systems
Printers and scanners
DVD players
Coffee-makers
Microwaves
Cell phone and battery chargers
Any device with a remote control or LED indicator light
For extra convenience: A power strip in an easy-to-reach location will enable you to cut off and restore power more easily. You can also purchase a power strip with a remote control, or a "smart strip" that will automatically shut off power when a central device is idle—like the computer in your home office or the TV in your entertainment system.

Good to know: Many vampire devices have rectangular adapter boxes on their plugs. Plug adapters stay warm to the touch even when the connected device is off—a sign that it is a continuous energy user.

07/23/2018

Improperly recycling drives up the cost for taxpayers. Learn how to recycle properly:

Just a few years ago, Philly was getting paid for its recyclables on the commodity market. By last year, it was paying $4 a ton to get rid of it. Now, it's paying $38 a ton.

05/14/2018

New smelting process releases oxygen instead of toxic gases.

Goal: To reinvent a process that has stood still since the 19th century.

04/16/2018

We're so proud of our staff who volunteered to be a part of Philadelphia's Spring Clean Up this past Saturday, April 14. Way to go, guys! Thanks for helping to keep our City clean and green.

03/16/2018

More businesses in Philadelphia are embracing sustainable practices, (as evidenced by this article from Philly.com):
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/workplaces/philadelphia-eagles-green-sustainability-amerisourcebergen-cancer-treatment-centers-america-tabula-rasa-healthcare-manko-gold-katcher-fox-nolan-painting-imc-construction-energy-star-leed-2018-top-work-20180315.html

The Philadelphia Eagles take 'bleeding green' so seriously, they lead the NFL in solar energy production, promote sustainability, and gave birth to the modern movement of green professional sports.