[This article was originally published in November 2021. It has been revised and expanded.]
We take the protection of our planet seriously here at Junk King. As the planet’s population grows, so does the amount of waste that ends up in a landfill.
In 2018 the total generation of municipal solid waste was 292.4 million tons, about 4.9 pounds per person per day. Of that amount, the EPA states that 50 percent was landfilled.
At Junk King, we feel we can do better than that.
Topics: franchise, Junk King Franchise, Green Junk Removal, Recycling, Junk Removal Franchise, eco-friendly
[This article was first published in April 202 and has been expanded and revised.]
Recycling, conservation, and being "green" are concepts we've known for decades. But today the move is towards eco-friendly franchises. And not just in the U.S.
There’s no question that our planet is changing. With hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires becoming more common across the world, that much is apparent. But there is much that we can do on both a personal and corporate level to mitigate those changes.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, green blogs, Recycling, junk recycling, eco-friendly
There are probably few actions that can make one feel as "green" as saving trees. And recycling wood waste is one of the best ways to do that.
Everyone wants to be eco-friendly, environmentally conscious, and do their part to preserve the planet. Helping to prevent deforestation through green wood waste disposal is a great start.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, eco-friendly, wood debris removal, recycling wood, deforestation, natural resources, save the trees, wood waste disposal, scrap wood
Sustainable building is on the rise in new home construction and commercial architecture. But your existing home can be made more sustainable, too.
From insulation to flooring to solar and wind power generators, eco-friendly home improvement projects are great ways to make your home more green and sustainable.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, home remodeling, Sustainability, home renovation, home improvement, eco-friendly
The holidays can mean many things to many people, but what it often means for everyone is a lot of stuff being bought, being given, and being thrown away.
But the problem is that much of what we buy, what we use, and what we throw out makes for a less-than-green holiday season.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, eco-friendly, holiday tips
The biggest problem with plastic recycling is plastics. There a dozens of plastic types used in consumer goods but not all of them are easily recycled.
In addition, the sheer volume of plastic waste threatens to overwhelm our existing capacity for processing and recycling it all. Which means much of it is exported elsewhere or ends up in our landfills.
Topics: Recycling, eco-friendly, plastic recycling, recycle plastic, recycling facilities
In the spirit of being green and eco-friendly, we want to offer up a selection of solar-powered gadgets for your home and yard.
Topics: ecycling, green products, eco-friendly, local electronics recycling, solar power
There are times when your yards and other outdoor property need a major clean up. One of the results of this cleaning can be large amounts of debris and junk that needs to be disposed of properly. And that's where recycling comes in.
Topics: yard waste, green products, eco-friendly, yard waste disposal, composting, backyard
What do you do with your old electronic devices that may be outdated but are still working? Here are some solutions.
Topics: e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, ecycling, eco-friendly, old phones
Everyone loves a green lawn. But finding ways to keep that way with a truly "green" approach can be challenging.
Topics: landscaping debris, lawn debris, green products, eco-friendly, yard waste disposal