iTouchless 16 Gallon Dual-Compartment Stainless Steel Sensor Activated Recycle Bin

• Touch-free, automatic, sensor-operated 16-gallon Touchless Recycle Bin
• Stainless steel for durability and easy cleaning; interior is heavy-duty plastic
• With dual 8-gallon inner buckets to separate recyclables or sort from trash
• Other features include 4 wheels, optional manual switches, and auto close
• 23-1/2 by 13-3/4 by 23-1/4 inches; takes 4 D batteries or AC adaptor (not included)
• 100% touch-free, automatic, and germ-free sensor operated Touchless Recycle Bin
• Comes with 4 wheels for easy transportation
• Comes with two 8 gallon inner buckles to separate trash and recycle materials in one unit, fits 8 or 13 gallon trash bags
• Powered by 4 D size batteries (not included) or optional AC adaptor (not included)
• Stainless steel construction that is durable and easy to clean

This Stainless Steel 16 Gallon Recycle Touchless Trash can NX model has two separated 8 gallon compartments with independent sensor lids. One compartment for trash and one for recycle, or one for paper and one for bottles/cans. It uses the latest sensor technology. Simply place your hand or debris about 6 inches away from the infrared sensor on top of the trash can and the lid will open automatically. The lid will remain open if debris or your hand is within the 6 inch range of the infrared sens

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Article by Simon Young

Recycling – can you actually be bothered?

I would like to start by talking about the recycling of DVD and CD cases, discs and paper material as this relates most closely to my industry but I have a further and more important discussion point to make later in the article. With the billions of both CD and DVD cases out there their recycling has now become big business – but most people are still disposing of these materials in their normal bins and not specifically recycling.

There are many companies in the UK now that specialise in plastic reclamation – normally grinding the waste materials into flakes, pellets or scraps and sending the resultant plastics to China, normally for use in the automotive and building materials industries.

The trouble with the types of plastic contained in DVD and CD cases is that they refuse to break down when in landfill sites meaning they will never bio-degrade. When asked in a survey if they had thrown away broken DVD or CD cases in the last year 72% of customers surveyed had done so (something that can only increase with the demise of these technologies over the next 5 years) but when the same group were asked if they had recycled these types of plastics a surprising 32% said that they had done. However that said, recycling services across the UK vary greatly in the different materials they accept in peoples green bins for recycling – overwhelmingly the people surveyed which said that they had not recycled regularly had not done so because ‘it was inconvenient and not easy enough to understand’, some sited the fact that collections were ‘not regular enough’ mainly being every two weeks and that often items which they expected to be recycled were rejected at the point of sorting their recycling bin.

In the last year recycling rates have risen for all areas of the UK and in some cases are rocketing up – but are these figures to be believed? Apparently according to government figures the national average is around 20% of rubbish is recycled, I don’t know about you but I don’t think my green bin would equate to 20% of the volume of my standard wheelie bin and seeing as its only collected once every other week it tends to fill up quickly with a lot of dead space this means items that would normally go into it often end up in the normal bins.

Many respondents to our survey cited the fact that their kitchen wasn’t big enough for recycling! – We took this answer to mean that they just didn’t have enough room for a couple of extra bins. Or does this come back to the fact there is no ‘real’ incentive to recycle for most people.

So what is the answer? I personally believe that people cannot be bothered on the whole with recycling, does this mean we should introduce fines for people who don’t recycle enough, or should there be a monetary incentive / reduction on council tax for those that meet quotas? And how on earth would such a scheme work? Who knows what the future is for recycling but there definitely needs to be some greater new initiatives and not just by local councils to justify their ‘eco policy compliance’! A national scheme is what is required to break the back of the ‘can’t be bothered’ attitude.

Simon YoungDVD-and-Media.com

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Article by DennisMoore

Aluminum cans are very easy to collect and obtain. One can do it in several simple ways. If drinking canned soda or beer has become part of your everyday routine, then you have better chances of collecting them by simply designate an appropriate trash bin or bag for them. One thing you can do is to rinse your scrap aluminum can, pat them with cloth to make sure it is completely dry and moist-free then place them in the bin or in the bag. When there are important celebrations like birthdays, you may place a designated area where guests can put their empty cans. This will make the collection easier and at the same time, it makes the cleaning part convenient as well. By colleting these aluminum cans, you are actually giving yourself the opportunity to earn without any hard work.Recycling these cans is both financially rewarding and environmental-friendly. To begin with the process, you may begin collecting at the beginning of the month and disposing at the end of the month. This way, you have ample time to come up with big quantity. As soon as you have collected enough cans, then it’s time to proceed to the local drop-off stations of recycling companies. Some charities also support recycling aluminum can. If you’re feeling a little generous, you may hand in your collection to these sites.The cans being collected are now placed in bigger containers and are sent to scrap processing plants. Every scrap aluminum can is then condensed and shipped to respective aluminum companies for the melting process. The condensed pieces of cans then crushed and burnt to create new sheets of aluminum. They are coiled after being cooled and the thickness is adjusted depending on the requirement. With the new sheets of aluminum, new cans are formed. And the process restarts.

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Article by Patrick Hills

Lots of food stuff and drinks like cold drinks, beers and other beverages come packed in aluminum cans. Commercial establishments like bars, restaurants, cafeterias, etc have lots of leftover aluminum refuse which needs to be stored in a way that it does not occupy too much space. An EZ Can Crusher to the rescue. Aluminum cans create storage problems in homes too as canned vegetables, meats, and beverages are consumed commonly. The empty cans occupy lots of storage space and you might be required to go to the recycling center a number of times to dispose of the entire aluminum waste. A countertop can crusher to the rescue here also.

You can save up to 5 times more storage space by purchasing an aluminum can crusher. You can easily crush a regular 12 oz aluminum can to the height of about 1 inch with this tool. The aluminum cans are recyclable products and you can protect the environment and natural resources by contributing to the recycling process. Aluminum can crushers are available in different types, such as single and multiple can crushers. Multiple can crushers are perfect for commercial places as they save a lot of time. Single can crushers are ideal for homes. An aluminum can crusher can be placed anywhere in your home like in the kitchen, garage, or backyard.

Some high quality can crushers which are popularly used include the EZ Can Crusher, EZ Can Recycler System and Monarch Power Can Crusher. The EZ Can Crusher is a compact and easy to handle can crusher made from high impact polyurethane plastic. This can crusher can be combined with a container to make a recycling system which will make storing and disposing of aluminum cans easier. The aluminum can crusher by Monarch can crush about 1080 cans in an hour with its powerful 1/4 horse power motor. Its power, efficiency and durability make this can crusher perfect for commercial establishments.

Browse through http://www.recyclingsupply.com for a variety of aluminum can crushers, recycling bins, recycle containers, recycling decals, smokers receptacles and public square containers.

In today’s market, an aluminum can is worth about one penny, and about 50 percent of all the aluminum cans that are processed are recycled. Discover why aluminum can be recycled over and over again with help from a solid waste planning engineer and recycling program coordinator in this free video on recycling facts. Expert: Lynn Bestul Contact: www.nhcgov.com Bio: Lynn Bestul is the solid waste planning engineer and recycling program coordinator for the New Hanover Department of Environmental Management in Wilmington, NC Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Building crews will find that the cost of concrete can be quite high and when their need for concrete is large that translates into a major concrete bill. One way crews can save a large amount of money is through concrete recycling.

Concrete recycling is also a big money saver for demolition crews. Recycling the concrete from a site is far cheaper than transporting it to the landfill. Additionally, keeping concrete out of the landfill is a good way to keep landfill size manageable.

A Couple Recycling Options

Concrete recycling can be done in one of two ways. It can be recycled from the site or it can be taken to a disposal center where it is then recycled into new material.

Recycling from the site means that someone has to be able to use the broken and used concrete as is without a need for turning it into new material.

Sometimes this is a viable option and this is the biggest money saver for all involved. The people taking the recycled material will get a nice discount price and the demolition or construction crew that own the concrete will not have to pay to haul it away and may even make money from reselling it.

Uses for Recycled Concrete

When concrete is taken to a disposal center it has to be processed. The processing will break down the concrete and remove any foreign particles. It will also sort the concrete pieces according to size and quality. The concrete is then crushed to be used again. Crushed concrete can be used to make aggregate.

How Concrete is Recycled

Concrete is usually just torn out of an existing site and then taken to be recycled or picked up at the site to use again.

However, there are some newer technological advances that help make the process easier these include:

- Equipment for breaking up used concrete

- New techniques for removal of foreign particles

- Stronger crushing equipment that is more efficient

The whole point of recycling concrete is to help save energy. A lot of energy goes into producing new concrete. This is from the process of mining the materials, processing and transportation. When concrete is recycled all of these areas is conserved. This greatly helps to save on energy costs and preserve the resources that make energy which are greatly threatened. Additionally, concrete recycling helps to free up landfill space for trash that will disincarnate quickly and not cause need for new landfills.

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Easy Pull EP1026 Auto Dispensing Can Crusher

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• Dispenses can after crushing. (save space with optional storage Collection Bin)
• For use with standard 12oz. aluminum can.
• Quality construction – Made in the USA.
• Safe and fun for kids.

FAST / EASY and automatically dispenses the can with No Mess. Never touch another sharp sticky can again. Space saving Collection Bin sold separately holds 48 crushed cans. This can crusher is up to 5 times easier to use than other can crushers and offers child safety stops. Great for ALL age’s kids, grandparents, moms, and dads. It’s That Easy to Use! Made in the USA and built to last. Made from high quality durable nylon, stainless steel, and aluminum. Mounting locations: Garages, Laundry Room

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When most people think of recycling aluminum, a number of images come to mind: soda cans, those little cake pans you use during holidays, and even aluminum foil. But, did you know that you can also recycle the siding you just had removed from your home?

On average, it takes roughly 400 years for the metal to decompose naturally, while if recycled, it can be broken down, processed, and ready for reuse in just over a month. Recycling aluminum is neither a quick nor an easy process, mind you, but it can be done, and not only will you help the environment, you just might make a bit of money as well.

Before attempting to work with the used siding, make sure that you have the proper tools and protective gear. Because it is a metal, protective glasses and work gloves should always be worn. Once you’re properly attired, use a pair of metal cutting nips to cut each panel into manageable pieces, around 3 feet in length is a good size to work with. Once you have a stack of strips you can easily and safely carry, tie the strips into bundles with metal wire for easier transport.

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Once all the siding has been cut and bundled, stack it in as many cardboard boxes as you need to prevent damage to your vehicle, or injury to any passengers accompanying you. Place the boxes in a secure location and locate your local recycling center. Find out if they accept siding, and if they pay for it. Because aluminum is in high demand, particularly with builders, they may offer a small amount of money for bringing in reasonable amounts.

In addition to keeping it out of the landfills, and making a small profit, recycling your home’s former exterior also saves energy and natural resources. It takes 57 percent less energy to create new aluminum by recycling than it does to convert raw bauxite ore into aluminum. That’s enough to operate a home television for more than three hours.

It also saves resources, as it takes for to five tons of ore to produce just one ton of aluminum. Recycling also prevents millions of tons of pollutants from entering the air, not only from the manufacturing process itself, but also from the tons of siding and other materials that are often incinerated, rather than leaving them in the landfill.

A large percentage of the recycled metal is often reincorporated into the construction of new siding. Other uses for it include manufacturing the bodies of automobiles, making soda cans, cake and pie tins, and even turning some of it into aluminum foil. Other uses for the metal include building materials, machinery and various consumer products.

If the materials are in fairly good shape, they can also be donated to charities to be reused in the construction of low cost homes for residents in this country, or abroad, where quality housing materials are often difficult to obtain and fairly costly.

The Adventures of an Aluminum Can: A Story About Recycling (Little Green Books)

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