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The Imperative of Green Living: Why Individual Actions Still Matter

Posted by Junk King on Oct 31, 2023 7:30:00 PM

Recycle, reduce, reuse - this motto has inspired and encouraged generations of citizens since the 1970s. And it is still relevant today.

Despite the challenges and occasional setbacks, we have made great strides towards a greener and more sustainable world. And it begins at home.

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Topics: Green Junk Removal, Recycling, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, green products, eco-friendly, recycling household junk

10 Tips For Staying Safe This Summer

Posted by Junk King on Jul 24, 2023 5:00:00 AM

 

[This article was first published in August 2018. It has been revised and expanded for this summer.]

Summer is a season for getting outside and enjoying the outdoors. It’s a time for fun activities and family outings.

But it can also be a time of unexpected injuries, unfortunate encounters with the elements, and spoiled adventures.

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Topics: Residential Junk Removal, summer cleaning, junk recycling, junk haulling, health and safety, summer fun, safety tips

There's More To Residential Recycling Than Cans And Bottles

Posted by Junk King on Apr 10, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This article was first published in December 2018 and has been updated and revised.]

If you've been recycling at home you're familiar with the plastic, paper, glass and metal categories. But there's more you can recycle from your home.

In fact, there is so much more that we routinely dispose of from our homes and offices that do not need to go into the trash and, ultimately, into our landfills. 

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Topics: Recycle Furniture, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste recycling, appliance recycling

Don’t Dispose: Recycle, Reuse, Or Repurpose

Posted by Junk King on Jan 9, 2023 5:00:00 AM

[This post was first published in September 2019 and has been updated and revised.]

Recycling is a great practice and should be a regular part of every household and business. However, there are growing challenges in the recycling industry.

We've been promoting recycling as a nation for over 50 years now. Today, recycling bins and facilities are the norm in most communities across the country. But now, so are gluts of recyclable materials.

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Topics: Recycling, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, e-waste recycling, junk metal recycling

Why Eco-Friendly Franchises are Trending Globally

Posted by Junk King on Aug 29, 2022 5:00:00 AM

[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.

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Topics: Green Junk Removal, green blogs, Recycling, junk recycling, eco-friendly

Recycling, Sustainability, And Green Junk Removal

Posted by Junk King on Jul 1, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

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.

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Topics: Green Junk Removal, green blogs, junk recycling, metal recycling, paper recycling, plastic recycling, glass recycling

The US Landfill Crisis And Sustainable Junk Disposal

Posted by Junk King on Mar 30, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

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.

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Topics: Green Junk Removal, junk recycling, Landfills, Sustainability, zero waste, solid waste recycling

5 Tips For Better Plastic Recycling

Posted by Junk King on Feb 23, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

Recycling plastic is easy, right? If it's made of plastic or has plastic, then you just toss it in the nearest recycling bin. Except it's not that easy. 

The problem is that all plastic is not the same, and many plastic products that end up as waste are not easily recyclable. And some aren't recyclable at all. So, what do you do?

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Topics: junk recycling, plastic recycling, recycle plastic, recycling facilities, plastic waste, recycling plastic

'A Rose By Any Other Name' - Waste, Debris, Trash, And Junk Removal

Posted by Junk King on Jan 5, 2022 5:00:00 AM

 

In some English-speaking countries it is known as "rubbish." In the US, we refer to it as garbage or trash. But solid waste also includes what we call "junk."

The problem isn't really what we call it, but what we do with it. Especially the junk. 

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Topics: Residential Junk Removal, junk recycling, garbage removal, household waste removal, residential trash removal, solid waste recycling

The Uncertain Future Of Recycling In The United States

Posted by Junk King on Oct 29, 2021 5:00:00 AM

 

The future of recycling in America is filled with both promise and problems. We're overwhelmed with waste but with more effort we can recycle most of it. 

For years the focus has been on getting the consumer to recycle. That's shifting now and both the producers of consumer goods and the state and federal governments are taking action.

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Topics: Green Junk Removal, Recycling, junk recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, recycling facilities

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