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Coronavirus COVID-19: What are we doing to help?

These are unsure times for many individuals and businesses across the globe. With the rise of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting is now more important for your health than ever. If businesses are staying open during this time, proper disinfecting procedures should be implemented or a professional cleaning company should be hired.

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Recycling: Part 2

Recycling…

Now that we know more about what recycling is and what some common items to recycle are, let’s dive into why it’s important to recycle and how you can implement your own recycling program.

Why is it important?

Adding waste to landfills isn’t helping the environment. Chemicals and gases can be released from waste decomposing. By recycling, not only can we reduce the amount of waste, but it helps cut down on the raw materials used around the world, further helping preserve the environment.

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Recycling: Part 1

What is it?

Most everyone is familiar or has heard of recycling before. However, do you really understand what it is? Defined by Webster’s Dictionary, recycling is to “reuse or make (a substance) available for reuse for biological activities through natural processes of biochemical degradation or modification.” Simply, recycling is taking a material and making it ready for reuse. Typically recycling involves converting waste materials into new usable materials and objects.

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Paper Towels vs Hand Dryers

With many businesses trying to eliminate waste, costs and “going green”, hand dryers are seen more and more in restrooms.

However, are hand dryers really better for businesses and for us to use? Keep reading to discover some facts about paper towels vs hand dryers!

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