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Congratulations to our Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Shardul Mullur, who successfully completed his ISO-14001 Lead Auditor training. We're proud of you, Shardul!

Worthwhile article on the importance of recycling plastics:

E-scrap plastics: ‘We need to press the reset button’ • Recycling International Plastic is still fantastic, despite the trade and environmental headaches, insists e-scrap plastics expert Craig Thompson. But we need to process more at

Here's some encouraging news from companies who vow to do away with plastics

More big firms plan to end plastic waste Some 250 major organisations join Coca Cola and H&M promising to stop using single waste plastic.

China is now turning away items they used to accept from us:

What Happens When China Doesn’t Want Our Recyclables Feeling pleased that your conscientious recycling is helping to save the environment? Not so fast. Your yogurt container or takeout clamshell might end up in a dump thanks to a ban on discarded items that...

Unplug electronics when they're not in use.

Why?
Many electronic devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off. By unplugging devices and chargers when they are not in use, you can avoid paying for this extra energy.
Helpful terms: The energy some electronics draw while they are off is called a "phantom load." Products that waste electricity this way are often called "vampire devices."

Which of my electronics are likely to be vampire devices?
Televisions
Digital video recorders (DVRs)
Computers
Entertainment systems
Video game systems
Printers and scanners
DVD players
Coffee-makers
Microwaves
Cell phone and battery chargers
Any device with a remote control or LED indicator light
For extra convenience: A power strip in an easy-to-reach location will enable you to cut off and restore power more easily. You can also purchase a power strip with a remote control, or a "smart strip" that will automatically shut off power when a central device is idle—like the computer in your home office or the TV in your entertainment system.

Good to know: Many vampire devices have rectangular adapter boxes on their plugs. Plug adapters stay warm to the touch even when the connected device is off—a sign that it is a continuous energy user.

Improperly recycling drives up the cost for taxpayers. Learn how to recycle properly:

Why recycling is now a money loser, not a moneymaker for Philly Just a few years ago, Philly was getting paid for its recyclables on the commodity market. By last year, it was paying $4 a ton to get rid of it. Now, it's paying $38 a ton.

New smelting process releases oxygen instead of toxic gases.

Why Apple is getting cozy with aluminum giants Alcoa and Rio Tinto Goal: To reinvent a process that has stood still since the 19th century.

We're so proud of our staff who volunteered to be a part of Philadelphia's Spring Clean Up this past Saturday, April 14. Way to go, guys! Thanks for helping to keep our City clean and green.

More businesses in Philadelphia are embracing sustainable practices, (as evidenced by this article from Philly.com):
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/workplaces/philadelphia-eagles-green-sustainability-amerisourcebergen-cancer-treatment-centers-america-tabula-rasa-healthcare-manko-gold-katcher-fox-nolan-painting-imc-construction-energy-star-leed-2018-top-work-20180315.html

Going green isn't just for the Eagles: Area workplaces embrace sustainability - Philly The Philadelphia Eagles take 'bleeding green' so seriously, they lead the NFL in solar energy production, promote sustainability, and gave birth to the modern movement of green professional sports.