Appliance recycling takes off

Article Abstract:

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc (ARCA), started its operation in 1976 as a company for refurbishing second-hand appliances. Since then, the company has expanded with six disassembly centers in the east coast and the central zones of America built in collaboration with large electric companies such as Northeast Utilities' recycling programs. ARCA took advantage of the growing conciousness towards energy conservation among consumer-owners of old, inefficient refrigerators. As such, the company is enjoying continued success and popularity through its commitment to environmental preservation.

Electric services, Holding companies, not elsewhere classified, Appliances, Home appliances, Northeast Utilities Service Co., Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc.

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Supermarkets divert the flow

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Clemens Markets Inc and Browning-Ferris Industries Inc (BFI) team up for a composting experiment that will help the supermarket chain deal with waste disposal more effectively. BFI provided training for employees and evaluated the chain's waste management system. Materials and equipment were provided for waste material handling while the composting was done at a separate facility. Despite the additional costs in equipment and services, the composting scheme was found not only environmentally friendly but economically viable as well.

Grocery stores, Refuse systems, Grocery industry, Refuse disposal industry, Waste management industry, Compost plants, Browning-Ferris Industries Inc., Clemens Markets Inc.

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Toppled trees in Louisiana

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Louisiana was not as badly hit by Hurricane Andrew as southern Florida, but the volume of damage and debris was nevertheless extensive. Fortunately, the state has a yard trash composting operation in Lafayette which processed 1,400 tons of material within 12 days after the storm. The facility uses a tub grinder to turn branches and stumps into mulchable material. In Baton Rouge, yard debris was either burned or recycled to prevent it from being dumped into the landfill.

Environmental aspects, Louisiana, Hurricane Andrew, 1992

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