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Paint, batteries, and e-waste! Oh my!

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Just like lions, tigers, and bears, household hazardous waste can be a scary thing! Did you know that Americans generate 1.6 MILLION tons of household hazardous waste (HHW) each year? HHW includes electronics or e-waste, batteries, household cleaners, and paints. Many common products that we
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What’s the Internet of Things?

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Prior to SWANApalooza in Denver, March 5-7, 2018, keynote speaker Michael Hoffman was asked what he felt could yield the biggest opportunity for the solid waste industry. Hoffman’s answer? “Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) and other progressive technologies into the solid waste paradigm,” he said. But
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Just say “no” to plastic straws

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Americans use about 500 million plastic straws a day and they aren’t recyclable. Many become litter and are carried down storm drains and into waterways. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that plastic straws are one of the top five most common items found during International Coastal Cleanups. This is a problem that
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Crafty paper reuse

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Are you a crafter looking for a fun weekend project to pass a cold or snowy winter afternoon or weekend? Or are you looking for a craft for kids? You don’t need to buy fancy and expensive art paper to make crafts, such as jewelry,
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