How to Recycle Epson Cartridges
Epson produces inkjet and toner cartridges for use in Epson brand equipment. Through Epson Recycling Programs, you can send used or defective Epson brand inkjet cartridges or Epson AcuLaser CX11N...
View ArticleHow to Recycle a Ricoh Toner
Ricoh provides you with various office-related product options for printing, duplicating and faxing. Many of these products use toner instead of ink to print. As toner can harm the health of people and...
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Proper Alkaline Battery Disposal
Alkaline battery disposal used to pose a major environmental threat. A major reason for this was the lead content of most batteries. Since lead has been phased out of battery production, single-use...
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Hydrogen Powered Rocket Engines That Don't Hurt the Environment
A liquid-rocket propulsion system, according to Encyclopædia Britannica, is composed of the "engine, fuel tanks and vehicle structure with which to hold these parts in place and connect to payload and...
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List of Six Common Pollutants
Pollutants can have detrimental effects on people's health, the local environment and even property, according to the Maryland State Department of the Environment. According to Environmental Health...
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Air Pollution Sampling Methods
Air samples are collected to find out the concentration of pollutants in the air. There are four types of air pollutant testing, each having their own positive attributes. The systems vary depending on...
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How to Recycle Plastic & Glass Bottles in Northern Virginia
If you live in Northern Virginia, there is a good chance that you have a plastic and glass bottle recycling program in your area. In most cases, you won't even need to take your bottles in to a...
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Environmental Sampling Protocols
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has strict sampling protocols in place for all government or EPA employees. Sampling protocol is in place to reduce the risk of sample contamination or...
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Health Hazards of Diesel Exhaust
Diesel exhaust is an airborne contaminant. This type of exhaust is encountered anywhere diesel-powered equipment is used. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), "more...
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Environmentally Friendly Insulation Products
Insulating your home is an effective way to cut heating costs, keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Unfortunately, common insulation products, such as fiberglass and...
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How to Test Your Home Drinking Water
There is much controversy as to whether drinking water is safe. Testing your drinking water will give you the tools to decide what is safest for you and your family. Water testing varies in price...
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Problems That Alternate Energy Can Solve
Alternative energy is an umbrella term for any type of energy that does not rely on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels cause pollution, and energy sources such as petroleum are not always domestically...
View ArticleHow to Recycle Dell Laser Cartridges
Dell laser printers use toner stored in cartridges for printing. The toner and cartridges are harmful to human health and the environment if improperly discarded. As a result, Dell has created a...
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Ecological Concerns That Affect the Tundra
The Arctic tundra, one of the world's most fragile ecosystems, is a vast plain stretching across the polar regions of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Finland and Russia. Ironically, much of...
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Hazards Associated With Asbestos
Asbestos is the name of a naturally occurring group of silicate minerals made up of long, thin fibers. Due to their strength and resistance to heat, electrical and chemical damage, asbestos fibers...
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Uses for Used Rubber Tires
Old rubber tires take up a lot of space, and can be a burden to carry around. You shouldn't throw rubber tires away, however; their durability, texture and ability to repel water makes them ideal for a...
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How to Recycle Styrofoam in Illinois
Whether you have to recycle paper, plastic or Styrofoam in Illinois, each recycling plant has its own list of items it accepts and its own recycling methods to help keep recycling organized and...
View ArticleTextile Recycling Facts
Textiles are recycled for use as a number of different products, including paper, polishing cloths, insulation and compost, according to the EPA. More than 500 companies in the United States are...
View ArticleHazards of Kerosene Heaters
Kerosene heaters use kerosene as a fuel. Two types of those in operation include convective and radiant. Convective heaters are circular in shape and circulate warm air upward and outward in all...
View ArticlePlastic Bag Use in the United States
Plastic bags are widely used in stores and homes in the U.S. Although there is no reliable data to estimate plastic bag use, estimates suggest that more than 100 billion plastic shopping bags are used...
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