by Shelby Maguire | Oct 13, 2021 | Environmental Issues Explained
As an electronic recycler, there are a few things that are very difficult to recycle responsibly. Recycling ink and toner is notoriously a challenge—especially non-OEM (non-original equipment manufacturer or generic brands) products. Producer Responsibility Laws are...
by Shelby Maguire | Oct 30, 2020 | About ACE Recycling, Environmental Issues Explained
The simple fact that televisions contain many harmful chemicals that require specialized handling makes TV recycling difficult. Compounding this is a severe lack of responsible recycling facilities in the US and surrounding regions. This is because the recycling...
by Shelby Maguire | Apr 15, 2020 | Environmental Issues Explained
In our previous two discussions (Water 101 & Water & Us), we looked at the importance of water, the issues associated with its availability, and the small actions you can take to conserve it. But with all this environmental talk and discussions about saving...
by Shelby Maguire | Apr 1, 2020 | Environmental Issues Explained
Before we begin our conversation about water conservation, be aware of our current water crisis by exploring our previous article, Water Scarcity and the need for Water Conservation. Our previous article discussed the need for water conservation to tackle social and...
by Shelby Maguire | Mar 22, 2020 | Environmental Issues Explained
Water Scarcity and the Need for Conservation Water is one of the essential components of life. It provides humans, wildlife, and plants the ability to prosper. It is vital for many reasons: Plants use water to make food through the process of photosynthesis. It holds...
by Shelby Maguire | Mar 5, 2020 | Environmental Issues Explained
What is a Carbon Footprint? Before we discuss ways to decrease our carbon footprints, we need to understand what carbon is and what a carbon footprint is. Most know that carbon is an element in the Periodic Table of Elements, and some know that life is carbon-based....
