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Wood processing is a meticulous, involved process that starts with tree selection and ends with the creation of everyday, finished products. Each stage in this process requires specialized equipment and techniques to be successful. Let’s delve into each stage of wood processing and highlight key solutions that enhance efficiency and quality: 1. Harvesting In the […]

If you are looking to start a construction project in the near future, then you know how hard it can be to find a building material that meets your requirements. Due to recent innovations, there is a new material on the scene making heads turn. This material is WPC, and it may just change the […]

Electronic Waste is Growing Five Times Faster than E-Waste Recycling Electronics are everywhere, and they’re not going away anytime soon. And with new tech releases every year, we’re constantly swapping old phones, computers, TVs, and more for the latest model. Because technology is evolving rapidly, the unfortunate result is an overwhelming amount of electronic waste […]

The New PM2.5 Standard On February 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The new standard for PM2.5 is 9 micrograms per cubic meter, dropping from the previous 12 micrograms per cubic meter. This new standard will take effect […]

How much are we actually recycling? Recyclable materials are commonly found in everyday items such as packages, water bottles, and food containers. But how much of our recyclable items get fully processed and reused? According to a report by The Recycling Partnership, not much. In fact, only about 21% of all residential recycled materials end […]

Paper Exports from the U.S. on the Decline New data from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) revealed that recycled paper exports from the U.S. declined 18% in 2023 compared to 2022. In 2023, the U.S. exported approximately 13 million metric tons of recycled paper. While this is certainly an impressive number, in 2022, […]