With the surge of innovative technology around the world, plastic recycling is producing a wide variety of new building materials and other products.
Unlike most other common, recyclable solid waste products, not all types of plastics are easily recyclable and some are not recyclable at all. Which is a long-standing problem for the waste management industry and the environment.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, plastic recycling, recycle plastic, plastic waste, recycling plastic
[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
As Americans, we throw out large amounts of trash every day. In fact, we toss about six pounds of trash per person but only 1.5 pounds of it gets recycled.
Which seems like a good start, but that still leaves almost five pounds of solid waste a day, or more than 254 million tons per year, that msotly goes into our landfills. We can do better.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, green blogs, junk recycling, metal recycling, paper recycling, plastic recycling, glass recycling
[This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been update, expanded, and revised.]
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. And a backyard for barbecues, pool parties, or just to relax in is far nicer when it's clean!
But getting and keeping a yard clean often involves far more than just cleaning up after the kids and pets. For many homeowners and renters, there are large amounts of trash, debris, and junk that needs to be gotten rid of.
Topics: Residential Junk Removal, Yard Waste Removal, summer cleaning, Green Junk Removal, lawn debris, yard waste disposal
The amount of solid waste we generate continues to increase every year but the amount of landfill space continues to decrease. And this is not sustainable.
And a large amount of the solid waste we dispose of each year is made up of junk and other household debris that can be recycled. But much of it gets landfilled instead.
Topics: Green Junk Removal, junk recycling, Landfills, Sustainability, zero waste, solid waste recycling
For many people, composting still evokes images of elderly, 'back-to-the-earth' couples with piles of rotting vegetation in the corner of their back yard.
But composting and optimizing your yard waste is actually beneficial on a number of levels. And it's an easy way to be 'green.'
Topics: Green Junk Removal, lawn debris, household waste, yard waste disposal, composting, food waste
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