What happens to my computer when I recycle it?
Once the responsible recycling facility receives a computer, they will sort, grade and prepare it to be de-manufactured. Next, the computer will be broken down into parts and separated by material. Both glass and leaded glass can be recycled at this stage. Plastic...
Recycling and Brand Identity
Based on current customer surveys, going green could be the best decision you could make for your company Everyone knows that green is new hot topic in the virtually every business model. How sustainable is your business? How eco-friendly are your operations? What is...
Beyond the Certifications: Choosing the Right Recycler
If you know anything about the recycling industry, then you know it is often defined by the certifications that a company has. Certifications, particularly R2/RIOS and eStewards, are rites of passage for recycling companies to do business and they work as assurances...
Vermont Sets Precedent for Battery Recycling Laws
The state of Vermont announced recently that by January 2016, manufacturers will be required to find recycling outlets for spent primary and alkaline batteries. This landmark plan holds manufacturers accountable for recycling batteries and allows residents free, and...
Cleanlites Participates in PBDE Flame Retardant Study
PBDE Flame Retardants are have recently come under intense scrutiny. The chemicals, used in a huge variety of manufactured goods, have been linked to health problems both human and environmental. These chemicals, while intended to protect from fire, can be indirectly...
Why Its Important to Recycle E Waste
I'm sure you have had a few cases where that old beloved Windows 98 machine had to go. Indeed, most sales data points to more obsolete equipment piling up every year. You may not think about it, but the decision you make about what to do with these now ancient pieces...
Cleanlites Gives a Helping Hand to Area Charities
In our ongoing dedication to the community, Cleanlites has once again offered its services free of charge to local charities Big Brothers Big Sisters & March of Dimes. Unlike municipal recycling, universal waste recycling is not free, and the proper disposal of bulbs,...
2014 Recycling Report Card
It's been one big year for our company. This year we were able to divert more waste than ever before away from the landfill and towards sustainable commodities. We continue to grow as a business and we hope that this year brings in even more waste diversion and...
Industry Focus: Product Lifecycle Management
What is Product Lifecycle Management? Product lifecycle management is the complete scope of a product from conception to disposal. Born out of the automobile industry, the practice of product lifecycle management serves to boost efficiency, profit, and drive growth....
The Rise of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs)
Since energy crises in the early 70s, corporations large and small have taken significant efforts to maximize energy use and cut extraneous costs. As a result, a new brand of corporation was born: Energy Service/Savings Companies or ESCo. Energy Service Corporations...