Universities as Recovery Proving Grounds
Much like municipalities, universities consist of systems and structures, offering eateries, bookstores, workspaces and housing, not to mention new infrastructure being built every day…These mini-cities are driven by the higher education attributes of research, knowledge and leadership, as well as a healthy competition for new enrollments. This combination of infrastructure and ambition makes universities ideal proving grounds for recovery activities. Download PDF of article:
Are you “wish-cycling?” The most common recycling mistakes
MILWAUKEE — Every year, the City of Milwaukee recycles 50 million pounds of materials. People mean well when they choose to recycle, but mistakes are made. Some of those mistakes are obvious and some of them aren't. However, some of those mistakes can be downright dangerous. Once you leave your recycling on the curb, it ends up in a massive pile at Milwaukee's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The pile of materials is so high, it only makes sense that some stowaways are hidi
Nearly 225 million pounds recycled through first seven program years
The E-Cycle Wisconsin 2016 annual report is now available on our website. During the most recent program year (July 2015 to June 2016), E-Cycle Wisconsin collectors received 32,4 million pounds of eligible electronics from Wisconsin households and schools, or 5.6 pounds per state resident. Between January 2010, when E-Cycle Wisconsin began, and June 2016, the program collected nearly 225 million pounds of electronics for recycling. Results of a 2016 statewide household survey
December is International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month
(WAUKESHA, WI) – December is International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness month and Waukesha County would like to remind residents that improperly disposing of medical sharps poses a public health risk along with the potential to injure collection and recycling facility workers. To reduce public health risks, Wisconsin medical waste rules require safe management and disposal. It is illegal to put sharps in the refuse (trash) or with recyclables and there are several optio
