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Going green: Infoplastics is now in Nairobi

mercoledì 28 ottobre 2009

Printer Toner Cartridge Recycling: Benefit your community

Printer Toner Cartridge Recycling

Author: Rafi Ghanim Michael


Printer toner cartridge recycling should be encouraged for the benefits it offers. Some people do not even know what happens to a cartridge once its uses are over. Most empty cartridges are thrown away in wastebaskets. The waste in the basket is then dumped in garbage trucks. The contents of the garbage truck on their part find their way to a landfill. It is estimated that about twenty five million cartridges are dumped in landfills every month. To get a solution to this waste and environmental pollution one should consider printer toner cartridge recycling .

Printer toner cartridge recycling should be considered for a number of reasons. Each printer cartridge uses plastic in its manufacture. The plastic takes many years to decompose and plastic is already an environmental concern in many countries. Printer toner cartridges recycling will save thousands of tons of metal and plastic from getting into landfills. Plastic is an environmental hazard and its use should be minimized. Metal is responsible for harmful effects to people as well as the environment. One can also earn money by collecting or returning used cartridges. Printer toner cartridge recycling companies will pay for cartridges collected so long as one encloses a copy of the completed Cartridge Return Forms. Most manufactures of cartridges are willing buy them back.
Printer toner cartridge recycling programs are many and the internet provides a list of various websites and companies offering printer toner cartridge recycling . By clicking on the links provided one will get some websites that deal with printer toner cartridge recycling . Other website will offer fundraising opportunities to companies by collecting the cartridges. Some websites will provide links to one who wants sell used cartridges . If a cartridge cannot be reused it is recycled. With many people owning printers, the issue of discarding the used toner cartridges arises. The issue can be resolved by joining a website that specializes in printer toner cartridge recycling .

Businesses, schools, organizations, and even households should consider selling or sending used cartridges to firms that deal with printer toner cartridge recycling instead of dumping them in wastebaskets where they will end up destroying the environment. Innovative recycling programs have come up and they simplify the collection of used cartridges. Printer toner cartridge recycling collects money for various charities. Remanufactured cartridges are sold to new users and the money is given to charitable organizations. Some of the charities involve taking care of children so when someone considers doing some printer toner cartridge recycling they are indirectly helping or supporting a charity. Printer toner cartridge recycling creates also creates jobs for many people.

However, the environment is the one that benefits most from printer toner cartridge recycling . Harmful products in the toner cartridge do not end up in the ground. The same applies to the plastic in the cartridges , which decompose slowly. In conclusion, printer toner cartridge recycling is an efficient response to used up cartridges. On top of this, payment is a possible reward; some firms have developed solely on this.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/printer-toner-cartridge-recycling-570186.html

About the Author:
Rafi Ghanim Michael is owner and writer of videobabylon. Currently, he is writing on Printer Toner Cartridge Recycling and Cartridge Recycling in Toronto .

Recycling Plastics and environment

Recycling Plastic Makes Economic and Environmental Sense

Author: Kadence Buchanan

Plastics products are ubiquitous throughout the world. As dependency upon these light weight and durable products increased, so too has the need for global innovation in recycling technologies. Over the decades recycling companies developed a variety of processes to turn discarded plastics into hundreds of products from paint brushes to rugs and pillows, boat hulls and railroad ties.

Calling the Consumer
The greatest challenge to recycling manufacturers is educating and engaging the public. About 75 percent of Americans recycle newspaper and cardboard while little more than 25 percent recycle plastic. Industry analysts think this low response rate might be due to a lack of understanding about the coding on recyclable plastics - the small triangle with a number in the center - that identifies what kind of plastic an item is.

The most frequently recycled plastics of the seven groups of polymer plastics are PET 01,used in soft drink bottles and smaller jars; PE-HD 02, a harder and more durable plastic used in milks bottles and large trash bags; and PE-LD 04 that's tough yet flexible and used in frozen food bags, flexible container lids and squeeze bottles.

Although the recycling rate of these and other products is not yet impressive, the numbers have been steadily rising since 1990. In 2006, about 2.2 billion pounds of PET plastic bottles were recycled and 928 million pounds of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) containers made it to recyclers.

Innovating PET Production
As awareness of the environmental damage done by polymers increased, so too did the urgency to encourage recycling. At the same time, experimentation with processing and application rose. For example, according to a CNN report, a Ph.D. in India, Dr. S. Madhu, included shredded and melted plastic in a roadway surfacing mix. Working for the Kerala Highway Research Institute, Madhu mixed the plastic with aggregate and bitumen to create a surface that withstands the pounding of annual monsoon seasons.

Working in a highly regulated environment, conventional recycling manufacturers focus on producing a long list of common products. Although processes vary, they generally follow a common methodology. First, plastics are sorted according to their PET identification number. This is often done before the recycled products reach the manufacturer. The "dirty" PET containers are also cleaned of labels, glue and other residual materials. A dirty regrind of the PET then goes to re-claimers who process the material into a form that can be used by manufacturers. Re-claimers further clean the materials of contaminants and materials that are lighter than the plastic. The final flakes of PET are washed with a special detergent that gets rid of glues, food or dirt.

Next, the PET materials are further treated with processes that separate the heavier PET particles from the lighter ones - this is called the float-sink stage. The plastics are then dried and ready to become new products in the hands of manufacturers throughout the world.

But, new methods are constantly being developed to recycle PET products, including a de-polymerization process that "reverses" the chemical process used to make the polymer. There are pilot projects using this method, as well as other innovative processes to make plastic recycling more environmentally friendly and economical.

Demand for Recycled Products
The importance of recycled PET and HDPE cannot be ignored. The latter, heavier PET is used to make building materials that become backyard decks that last longer than wood; it becomes lawn furniture, trash cans, office products, buckets, safety cones and much more. HDPE can also be used to manufacture above and below ground water storage tanks that withstand decades of use.

Of five major classes of PET plastics, the most high-end use is to manufacture new PET bottles and containers. Other classes include plastic sheeting or plastic that's used for molding small items such as scoops for laundry detergent; strapping materials for packaging and transportation; resins that are used in molds for automobile components; and material that's combined to make fibers for carpeting, fabrics and fiber fillings.

Recycled PET can show up in unexpected places such as business cards, sleeping bags, baseball caps and the welcome mat at your front door.

In the Hands of the Consumer
Ultimately, it's all up to the consumer. Awareness of the environmental benefits of recycling plastic and the viability of manufacturing with recycled PET can mitigate environmental damage and support a global industry that returns economical and useful products to the marketplace.

In the U.S., many municipal governments have made it easier for consumers to recycle plastic. Cities accept all plastic products with the recycle symbol and do the sorting themselves before shipping off for further processing. The consumer doesn't have to deal with separating PET numbers or peeling off labels. Many states have passed legislation commonly known as "bottle bills" that charge a small fee for plastic containers. There is greater value to the consumer to recycle when there is the incentive of a redemption value. Some communities have "drop off" recycling centers and others have "buy back" centers that pay consumers for recyclable materials.

Whatever the method of recycling or the process that recreates value from discarded PET products, it's clear that the public, governments and industry share a financial and environmental stake in the practice of plastic recycling.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/environment-articles/recycling-plastic-makes-economic-and-environmental-sense-492672.html

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Green Energy in EU

According to an article by Pete Harrison the European Union will boost economies and create an additional 410,000 jobs if the bloc meets its target of getting one fifth of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, a new report shows.
You can read on here

venerdì 23 ottobre 2009

Puerto Rico Refinery Explosion

Reports on the web have it that a huge explosion has hit Gulf facility in Puerto Rico



An explosion at a Gulf gasoline facility Friday rocked a neighborhood outside Puerto Rico's capital, causing at least some minor injuries and forcing evacuations as firefighters raced to prevent additional blasts.
A column of black smoke and flames were rising from the Caribbean Petroleum Corp., a gasoline warehouse and distribution center on San Juan's bay that owns the Gulf brand in Puerto Rico. Authorities said the cause and the scale of the damage were not immediately clear.


For searches related to puerto rico, puerto rico news, puerto rico refinery fire, puerto rico fire, puerto rico refinery explosion find out more information as it is coming in Ireport with pictures coming in from the people on the ground.

Updates on Puerto Rico explosion here

giovedì 22 ottobre 2009

Stainless Steel Necklace: Is your company sourcing for jewelry

Stainless Steel Necklaces



Do you have a customer that need anything Jewelry? You have no contact anywhere to start your search? Well, I have one of my supplier that has over 20 year knowledge in Jewelry and he is now in Bangkok and working together with many factories and he would be happy to help you. His line is stainless steel and silver and Italian models but within the circle of the factory he works with have everything else. You need help here to start just drop me an email and will be online helping you.

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For home based Moms this is an offer for your launch. Business pack
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Any of the following Jewelry products will be found for you from factories just ask what you need.
Stainless Steel,Necklaces,Diamond Necklaces,Pearl Necklaces,Sterling Silver Necklaces,Unique Gemstones,Stainless Steel,Religious Necklaces,Tungsten,Cubic Zirconia Necklaces,Crystal,Glass,Titanium,Turquoise,Amethyst,Diamond,Gemstone,Cubic Zirconia,Pearl

mercoledì 21 ottobre 2009

Style of things to come: Uroclub keeping you out of the woods

Uroclub: Portable urinary device



I personally do not play golf only tried on the Wii or during our stay at a golf resort here at the seaside. And sometime we just leisurely take a walk to see the latest accessories in the mall selling golf stuff but this is different its awesome it is the signs of how eco and inventors are coming to solve everydays problems.
Look at some of the best ideas coming out of the market. Matco enterprises has introduced the UroClub: Uroclub is the sanitary way for your urgent relief. It looks like an ordinary golf club, but contains a reservoir built into the grip to relieve yourself.



About golf of all the golf accessory or golf gift this is a relief: A golf club which is actually a discrete sanitary or portable urinary device just call it a portable urinal What an idea!
Uro club from matco enterprises is going to be the best ever golf accessory invented viva the euro club golf

This is what the company website has to say:
How many times has this happened? You’re playing 18 holes with your best buddies, drinking sport-“ades”, water, beer, etc. You’re coming up to the 3rd hole with no rest room in sight. There are no trees or bushes around and you just have to go, what are you going to do?
The UroClub™ is the discrete, sanitary way for your urgent relief. Created by a Board Certified Urologist, it looks like an ordinary golf club, but contains a reservoir built into the grip to relieve yourself. The UroClub™ is leak proof, easy to clean and no more embarrassing moments.


Lovely!

martedì 20 ottobre 2009

Laptop accessories go Eco

In today's technological world computers have become a must in our lives. Whether you own a laptop or a net book there is something you cannot avoid to have at a certain point - some accessories. Getting the right accessories for your laptop or net book can consume your time, but now we have choices to look at the online sellers where all you do is choose the accessory you want, buy and it will be delivered to you. Sometimes we also need to find good bargains and this brings us to the question. Where do you get laptop accessories that is cheap especially in todays recession?

eco laptop bag

One of the places you might start your search is for your laptop bag is at Gearzap, I found all laptop and netbook accessories you can imagine of, cheap prices and lots of designs to choose from.
You basically find all accessories to go with laptop and netbook under one roof. Try have a look at their collection of netbook bags,sleeves,accessories and cases.
How about a laptop bag aerial design like this? Or just you want to see what is best selling meaning that it's trendy, you just look at the best seller. If you cannot make up your mind then the new eco bag line might be for you.



Others to choose from are the laptop case a big collection too is available for you.

Gearzap laptop bag now is even going Eco they already have a collection of their ECO2 bag which is 100% from recycled materials, cocoon shock protection and available sizes are between 7 - 15 inches. You can always check out this eco friendly line of netbook and laptop accessories bags and cases. Gearzap is great place to start when looking to buy any laptop or net book accessory.
Here is what Gearzap says gearzap - the only place where you can find everything for your netbook and laptop, a specialist online retailer of netbook and laptop accessories. Find the exact case for your netbook and browse our range of netbook accessories and device

lunedì 19 ottobre 2009

homemade pvc deer feeder



homemade pvc deer feeder

a homemade deer feeder.

Biogas: Turning waste into biogas

A family teacher who was a biology teacher in high school had made a Biogas project in her home. She entirely depended on biogas from cows manure for her home cooking. While everyone in the province depended on wood to cook she was comfortably cooking with her biogas. Now, knowing what I know about recycling and going green I want to contact her and see how the project is going. Here below I have put for you a video from ARTI India on how they make biogas from food waste.


giovedì 15 ottobre 2009

RBD Palm Olene & Stearin ,Soya Oils and Coconut Oil

I have in the past received offers for RBD OLEIN, RBD PALM OLEIN & STEARIN,SHORTENING,SOYA OILS,COCONUT OIL.

Products are mostly from Malaysia but if from elsewhere will be noted on the quotation, sgs inspection is allowed, standard packing with side labels and where you want your own label can be done with an extra cost.
Modes of payment is 30% deposit upon confirmation of order and balance 70% by TT/LC/BG; or you can issue Revolving, Irrevocable, Confirmed 100% LC at sight.

well if you are looking for these products know that I have contacts, just leave your contact details for me as a comment or email me and will forward your details to their company for follow up. Please only serious buyers.

mercoledì 14 ottobre 2009

Moving: No problem free online conveyancing

Moving help for cheap conveyancing just a click away.

For the last 6 years I have moved to 4 different countries, for some people moving is a big problem, difficult to think of.
But come to think of it if you had someone planning and organising your house moving, getting you conveyancing quote, transferring of your utilities and more to that all this for free. Wouldn't moving be fun after all?

There is one place you can get all the information about moving services under one roof and that is at Moveme. Moveme is a moving service for renting and buying. Moveme gives you free quotes, move planner, advice on moving, moving tips, news, local companies and discounts on removals, utilities, broadband and all information on moving.

If I were you next time you plan on moving I would consider checking out moveme as they are full of information that can be helpful for you. With difficult economic times like these I think we all need such solutions this is why I will be passing on this information to my friends circle. How about you?

Moveme.com can help you find a conveyancing firm with right price for you. No more worries about getting reliable property solicitor just fill in information on conveyancing page and they will get back to you with quotes.

With moveme.com, moving just got easier consider this service whenever you plan on moving. All the difficult work is done for you, all you have to do is choose one the companies they are working with that gives best service for less but guaranteeing reliability and commitment.

Keep reading as we bring you more ideas and discover more services that can help you save some money and have your work done. For more hop over to their website and see all the services they give and there is tons of information for you all for free.
Have a nice move.

venerdì 9 ottobre 2009

Green Jobs with Solarcity

A number of green jobs open with solarcity.com
Commercial Projects Purchasing/Contracts Manager,Crew Lead, Executive Assistant,Interconnection Specialist,Legislative Assistant,Operations Manager - Portland,Senior PV Installer,Warehouse / Planning Manager
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Inside Sales Representative,RFP Manager,Technical Sales Representative

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