Recycling is a crucial part of waste management systems to be more sustainable. Recycling evolved in the United States over decades, from grassroots initiatives to a multi-billion dollar industry. While progress has been made, issues such as contamination, inconsistent policies, and market fluctuations remain. So let’s talk about the current state of affairs in recycling … Read more
In the USA, hazardous waste is a major environmental and human health issue. It includes a wide array of materials that present significant or potential risks to human health and the environment as a result of their toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive properties. Hazardous waste is any material that poses a threat to human health … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of many industries, and junk haulers are no different. The popularity of junk removal companies is corroborated as well by recent growth figures as people reevaluate their living spaces, increasing demand for junk removal service while these firms are adjusting to different consumer behaviors, safety protocols and environmental … Read more
This is important while discussing about waste management and sustainability, as the topic of junk disposal cannot be separated from environmental justice. The air standard, for instance, was established through the Clean Air Act (even though it does not go far enough to protect human health) as the result of successful environmental justice organizing. Historically, … Read more
