Tag: landfills

  • What Hawaiians can do to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

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    By Adrian McDermortt Consumption inevitably leads to waste and this waste has to be disposed. Waste disposal requires space. Space is at a premium. Landfills do not provide solution that is viable over the long-term. The breakdown of waste releases harmful chemicals and gases into the air, soil, and water. Recycling garbage offers a partial […]

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  • How to Dispose Construction and Building Waste

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    By Adrian McDermott If you work in the construction industry, then you need to find the best way to dispose construction waste and debris. Safe and compliant disposal of construction and building waste will save you money and you will be contributing to a healthy environment. Landfill space is at a premium. Disposal costs are […]

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  • Hawaii and California Hardest Hit from China’s Recycling Restrictions

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    By Alex Mardikian China’s restrictions on accepting trash for recycling has hit the U.S hard. Hawaii and California are two of the hardest-hit states. In 2016, the U.S earned around $6 billion in foreign exchange by shipping out trash to China for recycling. Of this amount, California shipped recyclable trash worth around $2.4 billion. This […]

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