You’ve seen it kicking around your garage or backyard, taking up space and slowly becoming more and more of an eyesore – your old metal junk. You may have some left over from that remodeling job last year, maybe it’s wiring or even an old refrigerator that’s been broken and you don’t use anymore; all
What if everything that was used once could be recycled and used again? Think of how much better of a world we would live in. Less trash in landfills and oceans, new and inventive ways to use products, the list goes on. While unfortunately we’re not there yet, one of the most commonly used and
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