Wood processing is a meticulous, involved process that starts with tree selection and ends with the creation of everyday, finished products. Each stage in this process requires specialized equipment and techniques to be successful. Let’s delve into each stage of wood processing and highlight key solutions that enhance efficiency and [...]
What is Manufactured Wood? Manufactured wood, also known as engineered wood or composite wood, is a type of wood product crafted by combining wood fibers, chips, or sawdust with adhesives and compressing them under high heat and pressure. This process creates a durable and versatile material that closely resembles natural [...]
Electronic Waste is Growing Five Times Faster than E-Waste Recycling Electronics are everywhere, and they’re not going away anytime soon. And with new tech releases every year, we’re constantly swapping old phones, computers, TVs, and more for the latest model. Because technology is evolving rapidly, the unfortunate result is an [...]
The New PM2.5 Standard On February 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The new standard for PM2.5 is 9 micrograms per cubic meter, dropping from the previous 12 micrograms per cubic meter. This [...]
How much are we actually recycling? Recyclable materials are commonly found in everyday items such as packages, water bottles, and food containers. But how much of our recyclable items get fully processed and reused? According to a report by The Recycling Partnership, not much. In fact, only about 21% of [...]
Paper Exports from the U.S. on the Decline New data from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) revealed that recycled paper exports from the U.S. declined 18% in 2023 compared to 2022. In 2023, the U.S. exported approximately 13 million metric tons of recycled paper. While this is certainly [...]
All About The Different Types of Construction Aggregates Construction aggregates are all around us, no matter where we are. Ever since the development and optimization of construction aggregates in the Roman Empire, they’ve been a staple for creating roads, buildings, sidewalks, and more. Whether you commute to work, go hiking, [...]
As winter continues to grip much of the world, here’s some hot news for entrepreneurs to thaw the chill: TechCrunch Disrupt will be back in San Francisco from October 28–30. Even better, tickets are now available at a special 2-for-1 rate, offering a ray of financial sunshine in these cold [...]
The U.S. government has sanctioned two key members of LockBit, the Russian-speaking hacking and extortion gang accused of launching ransomware attacks against victims across the U.S. and internationally. In a post on Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury confirmed it is sanctioning two Russian nationals, Artur Sungatov and Ivan Gennadievich Kondratiev. Sungatov [...]
Uber has quietly started testing a feature that lets gig workers pick up prepaid items from local stores and deliver them to customers in India. Called “Store Pickup,” the feature debuted in select U.S. cities in December and is now expanded to Delhi-NCR, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Customers can order [...]