Did you know one of the rare earth elements uses is your smartphone? What about inside the touch-screen laptop sitting on your desk? You probably already know that these devices are made up of common metals like copper and aluminum. But did you know many electronics also contain rare earth metals? Rare earth metals are
The quick pace of consumption in the modern world has presented a myriad of environmental issues–air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, and depleting resources. These have a variety of effects on public health and the future habitability of the planet. The Environmental Protection Agency, or the EPA, is continually releasing statistics that cast a
As awareness continues to grow about the benefits of recycling and the consequences of our growing waste, companies are starting to do their part by implementing a company recycling program. Companies all over the world are going green, not just by promoting a company recycling program, but even going as far as making their stores
It’s a well-known fact that recycling is good for the environment–you place your bin at the end of your driveway and you’ve done your part. While there has been a lot of talk about the effects of recycling, there is not enough discussion about the effects of not recycling. What would happen if everyone decided