With advancing technology, sleeker, shinier and faster cell phones, computers, tablets, mp3 players and televisions are finding their way into the hands of American consumers. But what about the old ones that are still perfectly functional? Think e-Cycle, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rather than making products from scratch, recycling electronics keeps harmful […]
Articles posted by expressrec
Assessing Your Home’s Energy Efficience
Now is the time when building industry experts urge homeowners to consider home renovations for the year. While thinking about home renovations may be the furthest thing from your mind right now, the recommendation is valid. With temperatures below freezing and furnaces across the country working overtime, winter is an ideal time to assess your […]
dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, home energy efficiency evaluation, recycling in new jerseyHas Your Home Become a Catch-All for Clutter?
Are your closets brimming with household items? Are you using your garage to store anything but your vehicle? Has every nook and cranny become a catch-all for clutter? Many homeowners believe the solution to clutter is to purchase more – baskets, coat racks, storage units and anything else that will help them stay organized. “It’s […]
de-clutter your home green, dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, recycling in new jerseyTips for Building a Cleaner Fire
Whether you’re using a woodstove, pellet stove or fireplace to heat your home this winter, seeing smoke from your chimney means your fire isn’t burning as efficiently or cleanly as it should. Wood smoke contains fine particles – also called fine particle pollution or PM2.5 – which can pose a health risk to occupants, especially […]
cleaner burning fire, dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, recycling in new jerseyTips to Start Your Family Down the Eco-Friendly Path
Whether you’re motivated by a workplace initiative, a personal goal or the opportunity to teach your children lifelong positive habits, now is a great time to become more environmentally friendly. Earth Day is April 22, but there’s still plenty of time to develop eco-friendly habits before the big day arrives. Here are three ways your […]
dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, eco tips for your family, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, recycling in new jerseyIs the Outside Air Cleaner than Your Inside Air?
It might surprise you to hear that the air inside your home is often dirtier than the air outside. That’s because indoor air is made up of outdoor air plus all the pollutants and allergens generated from cleaning products, pets, dust, smoke, and so on. Fortunately, you can improve indoor air quality in ways that […]
demolition recycling in teaneck new jersey, dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, indoor air quality winterGreen Home Features Trending for 2015
One of the top trends driving today’s housing market is the demand for energy-efficient homes that don’t sacrifice comfort for quality. If you’re looking to purchase a new home, green features can save money both now and in the future, with numerous earth-friendly benefits. Here’s what is trending for 2015 and beyond. Functional Spaces Homebuyers […]
2015 green features for homes, dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, recycling in new jerseyHow to Get Rid of Winter Rodents without Using Pesticides
Winter temperatures can be unpleasant and make us stay inside, but the warmth of your home is also attractive to insects and rodents. This is the time of year when pests make their way into your home, especially if they find the right living conditions. All they really need to get comfortable is water, food […]
dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, pesticide free pest solutions, recycling in new jerseyTips to Celebrate a Greener New Year
Although many homeowners may not realize it, the holidays are a prime time of year for energy waste. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, holiday lighting consumes the equivalent electricity of 500,000 homes in just one month. And from Thanksgiving to New Years, Americans will throw away 25 percent more trash than they typically […]
dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, greener new year, recycling in new jerseyTips to Reduce Invisible Water Consumption
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that the average American family uses 300 gallons of water each day for everything from brushing their teeth and washing clothes to running the sprinkler and flushing the toilet. But what about other uses for water? ‘Invisible’ or ‘virtual’ water is hidden in the things you eat, products […]
dumpster rental teaneck new jersey, express recycling and sanitation, express recycling and sanitation blog, recycling in new jersey, water waste reduction