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Mobile Phone Recycling By : David McEvoy Current figures put the number of phones in circulation at around 90 million in the UK alone with 18 million new phones being bought every year. A phone may change hands a number of times before it reaches the end of its life but when it does, what happens to it? The Relationship Between Recycling and the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions By : Martin Barwise Greenhouse gas emissions are known to be directly related to the perceived heightened warming of the earth's oceans and near-surface air. But how does recycling help in cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions? Saving the World One X-ray at a Time By : Trevor Riley Just because medical imaging supplies are increasing in popularity does not mean that they have to ruin the environment at the same time. When it comes down to it, it is very important that supplies such as x ray film are recycled appropriately. One Bag at a Time By : Bev Storer Each time I go shopping I want to scream! Why? What is it that irritates and upsets me so? What is it that literally makes me want to scream insanely when I see them! The culprit that turns my stomach and upsets me so is the ever so common PLASTIC BAG! Why Use Recycled Plastic Lumber? By : Donna Reed The environmental and economical advantages of recycled plastic lumber products. Inkjet Recycling Franchises – Are they Really Necessary? By : Brenda Stokes Inkjet printer recycling franchises are available from a number of well known brands such as Cartridge Depot, Rapid Refill Ink and Island Inkjet to name but a few. The idea of such franchise agreements is that for a cost, the franchisee can leverage the brand assets and good will that the franchiser has managed to develop over time. What is Poly-Wood you say? By : Dara Gates The future of our earth, for the children's sake is at hand. Eco-Friendly furniture made from recycled plastics offers a lifetime of enjoyment and good conscience knowing that you helped remove plastics that would have normally filled our landfills. Recycling : saving earth’s ressources By : oneclickdoctor Saving the earth satrts with little steps Recycle Inkjet Cartridge Fundraiser By : Kimberly Reynolds Doing an inkjet cartridge recycling fundraiser is easy plus it's good for the environment. Select a business partner that easy to work with and pays fairly. Scrap Metal On The Open Market By : C.G.Nadar The trade of scrap metal is an evergreen business providing glorious returns for the fortunate opportunist, as well as rewarding wise investment. As a commodity trade, the sale of scrap metal relies on various socio-political and economic externalities that fall well out with the sphere of influence of the market. Recycling Scrap Metal By : C.G.Nadar If you're business is involved in the buying and selling of scrap metal, you will be well aware of the advantages of recycling scrap, and the cost implications that follow. Additionally, scrap recycling is an environmentally friendly way of obtaining the scrap you require, which can be tremendously beneficial in terms of promoting a positive image to your clients. It is easy to see, given these major benefits, why recycling scrap metal is becoming more fashionable, and indeed more profitable. Magazine Charity: Recycling your old magazines By : Bob Benson If you want to start your own charity, you do not have to be a millionaire – or even have expendable income How Recycling Inkjet Cartridges Environment Helps the Environment By : Ian Thomason Lets start with a good fact, today U.S. recycles 28% of its waste--a rate that has almost doubled during the past 15 years. Protect The Environment: Recycle Ink Cartridges By : Clive Jenkins Consumer desktop printers have today acceptable prices and the companies that sell these products have a large and various offer. That is why the quantity of disposable ink cartridges has lately increased. When an ink cartridge is empty, needs to be replaced, and the first thing that comes into your mind is throw it in the trash and buy a new one Tips On Recycling Office Paper By : Jason Murphy - There are several good reasons why office paper must be recycled. First, papers used in offices are usually high-grade, and it's a shame to see these quality paper reduced to waste. A staggering 77% of these papers are recyclable. Second, an average business office employee can produce a pound and a half of paper waste in working for a business office daily. Finance offices generate waste paper from two to three pounds per employee daily. Third, production costs can be lowere...