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The Dirt on Composting

September 8, 2017 // Fun Facts, Good to Know

The art of composting has several different factors that work together to create an organic matter. Broken down by microorganisms into this usable form, it aids in environmental well-being while offering nutrients rich for plant growth. The benefits are seen daily, from reducing methane emissions in landfills to minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers.   […]

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The Importance of Mattress Recycling for Our Environment

July 18, 2017 // Fun Facts, Good to Know

In America, we dispose of nearly 20 million mattresses each year. This leads to taking up around 132,000 square miles of landfill space. With the normal lifespan of a mattress being a mere 7-8 years, this can add up quickly to become a staggering statistic.  Using mattress recycling is a great way to not only […]

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Together We Can Do So Much

February 22, 2017 // Fun Facts, Good to Know

9 & 10 News – Proud Partner of BARC Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC) is, by definition, an organization whose purpose is something other than making a profit. Our goal is not only to be financially successful, but to be successful in terms of helping the environment. We try to accomplish this goal through our recycling services, […]

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