The History, Strength, and Everyday Uses of This Industrial Packaging Essential If you work in shipping, warehousing, or recycling, chances are you’ve come across a Gaylord box — a large, pallet-sized corrugated container used to store or ship bulk materials. But where did the name “Gaylord” come from, and why are these boxes so widely […]
ALA Recycling Partners With Local School to Show the Creative Power of Cardboard Recycling At ALA Recycling, we love finding creative, community-centered ways to promote sustainable practices—and we couldn’t be prouder to support the young artists at Westford Preschool this past holiday season. Led by their incredible teachers—Mrs. Buliszak, Mrs. Kinnunen, and Mrs. Harding—the students […]
PET Bottles Top the List as Demand for Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Surges As sustainability continues to shape the future of the packaging industry, recycled plastic is becoming a critical resource across multiple sectors. According to a study by the Freedonia Group, U.S. demand for post-consumer recycled plastics is expected to grow by 6.5% annually, reaching […]
A National Day to Educate, Inspire, and Take Action for a Greener Future Every year on November 15th, communities across the United States come together to celebrate America Recycles Day—a national initiative dedicated to promoting the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. Established in 1997, this day serves as a powerful reminder that recycling is […]
Approximately 3.5 million tons of electronics were recycled by the domestic recycling industry in 2010, a report from the International Data Corporation said. The e-waste recycling industry employs more than 30,000 workers and has an estimated revenue of more than $5 billion, said David Daoud, the company’s research director. “This survey shows a booming […]
This article was originally published by wasterecyclingnews.com Saint Consulting Group each year surveys Americans about their property development preferences. And every time in the survey´s first five years, landfills come out as public enemy No. 1. Make that six years. Landfills once again top the list of unwanted projects. It´s a Who´s Who of unwelcome […]
Plastic: Too Good to Throw Away By SUSAN FREINKEL Published: March 17, 2011 SINCE the 1930s, when the product first hit the market, there has been a plastic toothbrush in every American bathroom. But if you are one of the growing number of people seeking to purge plastic from their lives, you can now buy […]
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