Recycling Glossary
EPA Paper Recycling Glossary
This glossary from EPA provides commonly used terms in paper recycling.
Paper Industry Glossary
This glossary includes commonly used terms in the paper industry, including paper recycling terms.
About Textile Recycling
This article provides an overview of textiles recycling, including natural and synthetic fabrics, reuse, social issues, and the recycling process.
Glossary of Timber Industry, Wood Recycling and Related Words and Terms (WRAP)
This glossary, from WRAP, includes common U.S. and U.K. usage.
What Is Recycling?
This article answers some of the basic questions about recycling, such as what is recycling, why recycle, and what to recycle, as well as touching on the scrap business and the recycling industry.
Plastic Pallet Repair
The usual outcome for damaged plastic pallets is regrind to make new pallets. Now a Florida company has developed a repair program for plastic pallets, resulting in considerable savings to customers.
Recycling Exotic Materials
This article looks at some exotic or hard to recycle materials that are now being diverted from the waste stream into the recycling sector.
Deposit Systems Promote Recycling and Reusable Pallet Return
This article looks at the importance of monetary deposit systems in promoting higher recycling rates for consumer beverage containers, as well as in promoting the efficiency of reusable pallet and container systems. Deposit systems have their detractors, but an effective substitute is not readily apparent.
About Plastic Recycling
This article introduces the subject of plastic recycling, and looks at the importance of the plastic recycling industry.
Five Ways to Boost Organic Sales
This article looks at how businesses can grow sales and profits through organic growth strategies.
Four Ways to Grow Your Company
Here are four ways to help grow your company.
Are Wood Pallets Safe
The question of wood pallet safety is being increasingly questioned. Some of the negative publicity was orchestrated by the provider of a non-wood pallet, yet none-the-less, pallets made of any material that are not handled safely can become contaminated and pose a threat to the public.
Thinking of Starting a Junk Removal Business? Eight Things to Consider
Here are some points to think about if you are thinking about getting into the junk removal business.
How to Start a Junk Removal Business
A junk removal business can be a successful undertaking for entrepreneurs.
How to Price Your Junk Removal Services
Pricing your junk removal services is critical to profitability and long term success. It is important to understand your costs, including travel time, time required on site, extra labor, and disposal or recycling fees.
How to Start a Small Recycling Business
Before starting your small recycling business, here are some important factors to consider towards making your business successful
How to Be a Scrap Pallet Collector
Thinking of collecting scrap pallets for a living. This is a hugely important task. Businesses are looking to clear their back rooms and docks of unwanted pallets, and the scrap pallet collector fills this vital role. Read more.
What Are RPCs – Reusable Plastic Containers
RPCs are providing a fresh look to the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. Read this article to get up to speed on the basics.
E-Waste and the Importance of Electronics Recycling
This article introduces the topic of e-waste, looking at why electronics recycling is important, and how consumers can recycle their old computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.
Paper Recycling Terms
This article presents basic terms with respect to paper recycling.