Recycling Blog

Shipping relies upon several different types of materials that may or may not be recyclable. For instance, the cardboard boxes that items are shipped in are highly recyclable, and the shipping industry really saves money when cardboard resources are supported by recycled paper fiber. On the other hand, the Styrofoam and plastic bags that are [...]

There has been much talk about the use of corn and other bio-materials as a way to use fewer non-recyclable and non-compostable resources to meet the needs of industries such as shipping and food containers. But, there are several reasons why this might not be such a excellent thought. Consider the right energy cost in [...]