Educating property owners about the types of materials that can be recycled is challenging, but the satisfaction of providing an alternative to landfilling is priceless. Effective recycling means thinking out of the box to create solutions for materials that are commonly discarded in the waste stream.
Providing a venue for metro-Philadelphia residents to responsibly recycle those items that cannot be accepted at the landfill is a valuable service beneficial to all. Recycling must consider all aspects of how operations affect the local environment and the workers that must handle a wide variety of material.
Article 001- Community Recycling Specialists
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August 22, 2010
Nearly everyone knows that electronics shouldn't be thrown in with the regular trash, but with limited means available to recycle these items, most residents simply start accumulating unwanted devices until they almost need to rent additional storage space.

The way to attack this problem is simple: provide local recycling venues that eliminate the need for residents to sit in long lines that currently plague hazardous household collection days.

Most Philadelphia area residents now have within minutes of their homes a solution to this problem: semi-annual collection events. eForce Compliance has partnered with over 15 community civic associations to provide "anything with a plug" recycling services. No wait. No lines. Supports the local neighborhood. Now this is the way recycling should be: easy, friendly and convenient.
Article 002- Collection Events Gone Bad
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September 4, 2010
When a major non-profit was approached by a recycling firm to use ewaste collection as a fundraiser, the idea sounded too good to be true. In fact, it was. Although the event was indeed very successful, there was one problem: the recycler was not telling the whole truth of how he was going to recycle the material, causing the non-profit great expense and humiliation.

There are many different levels of competence in the recycling industry. Luckily, there are now certifications (R2, e-Stewards) that hold electronic recyclers to a high standard of ethics that consider a holistic approach to operations in the protection of the environment and those workers that deal with the handling, processing and distribution of electronic waste.

Anyone involved in the ewaste cycle should be concerned with the details of how their electronics are being recycled. Those companies who have not taken the great effort to obtain certifications and permits are likely to take shortcuts in processing and disposal which could expose generators to possible legal action and humiliation.

A warning to all community organizers: due diligence in the selection process is essential to protecting the interests and reputation of your organization.
Article 021- The 509 Vine Project
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May 31, 2011
Life begins to take a different meaning when you realize you can and SHOULD make a difference in your community. It could be as simple as picking up some litter, lending a helping hand to a neighbor or providing for the homeless. The key is to do SOMETHING. Once we turn our attention from ourselves and start helping others, our lives become more complete and meaningful in the process

The 509 Vine Project embodies the spirit of taking responsibility in a local environment and assuring that each day continual improvement is made. The goals of the 509 Vine Project are simple but effective:

1- To assure there is never a piece of trash on the street or sidewalk for more than 24 hours.

2- Provide at least 20 meals per week to the homeless and underprivileged in and around the 509 Project area.

3- Greet all visitors in the 509 Project area with a warm welcome and smile.

4- Provide immediate assistance for any individual in the 509 Project area in need of help.

5- Maintain one ongoing creative project benefiting a local non-profit or religious group.
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