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For those of us who care about the earth and our environment, it’s really important to recognize the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
We all know that we should recycle. Some of us do. Many of us do not. As a species, we have created incredible technology in the last several decades. This technology has provided products that can withstand extreme temperatures, pressure, are durable and usually inexpensive. These are all things that have helped to make life easier for many decades. But there is an impact on our environment, unfortunately.
It is easy to forget that some of these products do not break down naturally. This is called being non-biodegradable. Most of them are some form of plastic. One of the most abundant household waste is found in plastic grocery bags. This material is called polyethylene. It is a very inexpensive material and used in almost every packaging product containing plastic. We find it in everything from sandwich bags, water bottles to detergent bottles and hard hats. It is arguably the largest individual contributor of nonbiodegradable waste from humans. Not to mention, it is a non-biodegradable product that is often not recycled.
When we throw away non-biodegradable products, they are not able to be decomposed (broken down) by exposure to air, moisture or the earth. When something can be broken down by the soil or environment, it is considered biodegradable. Natural waste, such as compost, branches, leaves and even dead animals, is easily broken down by the earth.
More and more non-biodegradable garbage is not recycled and put into landfills. The increase detriment to the environment is seen with the rise of our waste and landfills. Even making the smallest changes can have a significant impact over time. So what can you do? Follow the 3 R’s:
Reduce– the amount of non-biodegradable waste you use.
Reuse– plastics, especially things like water bottles.
Recycle– this can’t be over-stated. Recycling of non-biodegradable waste is important to the health of our earth.
If you have biodegrable or non-biodegradable waste removal needs, please contact R&R Containers. If you want to read more on common household plastics and recycling click here.
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The 4th of July is the day we celebrate our nation’s independence but here are some little known facts about the 4th of July that perhaps you didn’t know.
July 4th is our day as Americans to celebrate our nation’s independence. We have barbecues, watch fireworks displays and spend the day enjoying our freedom with friends and family. But did you know that July 2nd should actually be our Independence day? Here are a few little known facts about the 4th of July that you may, or may not, have known:
- The signing of the constitution took place on July 2nd but Congress did not accept it for two days, therefore making the official day July 4th, 1776.
- What further marked this fate was the strange coincidence that two of the original signers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both died on July 4th, 1826. They died within hours of each other. Another signer, James Monroe also died on July 4th, but it was five years later in 1831.
- Congress did not make it an official national holiday until 1870 when all major holidays were celebrated on a federal level. It was still an unpaid holiday, however, until 1938.
- The 4th of July is the biggest hot dog holiday of the year. Although this may not be a huge surprise to some of you, it is reported that Americans eat 155 million hot dogs on average on the 4th of July.
- The Liberty Bell has been a long signal of American independence. Due to the large crack, the bell hasn’t been rung since 1846. However, a little known fact about the 4th of July you may not have known, the Liberty Bell is tapped 13 times every Independence Day to recognize the original 13 colonies. This signals bells across our nation to start ringing as well.
- Calvin Coolidge, our 30th president was born on July 4th, 1872.
- The Declaration of Independence was actually published in newspapers announcing it publicly. The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first to print it.
- The Philippines and Rwanda both share our Independence Day on July 4th. Rwanda calls it “Liberation Day” marking the end of Rwandan genocide as of 1994. The Philippines was recognized as an independent nation by the United States on that day, but has since changed their Independence Day to July 12th. They refer to it as “Republic Day.” Nevertheless, they still recognize the importance of July 4th for their country.
Did you know all those little known facts about the 4th of July? I know I didn’t! Regardless, what we all know is that we live in the best country in the world! Celebrating this day allows us to bring back a sense of community and love for our country. What better way is there to remind us how lucky we are for the freedoms we have? All of us at R&R Containers would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy 4th of July!
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5 Activities to do with Dad this Father’s Day in Cobb County, GA.
Father’s day is this Sunday, June 21, 2015. Instead of buying dad a(nother) tie this year, why not venture out and take him to do something fun? Show dad how much you love him! Here are 5 things going on this weekend to help you celebrate Father’s day in Cobb County, GA.:
1. Acworth Slide: World’s Largest Inflatable Water Slide
From: May 15, 2015 – August 2, 2015
- Location: Dallas Landing Park on the Beach
- Address: 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth, GA 30101
- Phone: 404-406-6996
- Times: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
- Admission: see website
- Visit Event Website
- Handicapped Accessible: No
2. “Barnum” Presented by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre
From: June 12, 2015 – June 28, 2015 (Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- Location: Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
- Address: 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
- Phone:404-377-9948
- Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 8:00 p.m; Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
- Admission: See Website
- Visit Event Website
- Handicapped Accessible: Yes
3. Juneteenth Weekend Extravaganza
From: June 19, 2015 – June 21, 2015
- Location: Glover Park
- Address: 50 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
- Phone:770-425-5757
- Times: Fri., 6 pm – 11:00 pm, Sat., 10 am – 7 pm & Sun., 3 pm – 7 pm
- Admission: Free & Open to the Public
- Visit Event Website
- Handicapped Accessible: Yes
4. Trolley Sightseeing Tour
From: February 05, 2015 – December 27, 2015
- Location: Historic Marietta Trolley Co.
- Address: 131 Church Street, Marietta, GA 30060
- Phone:770-425-1006
- Times: Thur-Sat at 11am,1pm; Sunday at 1pm,2:30pm
- Admission: see website
- Visit Event Website
- Handicapped Accessible: No
5. Cobb County Rodeo
From: June 19, 2015 – June 20, 2015
- Location: Jim R. Miller Park
- Address: 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA 30008
- Phone:404-625-4890
- Times: 8:00 p.m.
- Admission: Adults $15; Children $12
- Visit Event Website
- Handicapped Accessible: Yes
For more information on any of the events, please visit the event website (via the link provided). If you don’t see anything here you think Dad will like, you can always stick with something simple like dinner, a movie or having a barbecue at home. Regardless of what you decide to do, spending time with the family and showing him you love and appreciate him will be enough to make his day. All of us here at R&R Container Services want to wish you a safe and Happy Father’s Day!
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Does supporting local businesses really make a difference?
We’re slowly entering an age where what we feed our loved ones, and where the products we buy come from, is important to us. The regulatory practices in many other countries are not as strict as our FDA regulations. On the contrary, there are a handful of countries that have even stricter regulations than the U.S. Nevertheless, many products and services we buy are imported from outside of the U.S. Additionally, there are American companies that have factories in other countries for cheaper labor. Yet we still overlook local businesses and head over to these same corporate stores. We assume buying local will be more expensive. With this in mind, it is easy to question whether supporting local businesses and ‘buying local’ actually makes any difference at all.
It does. Here’s why:
Buying Local = Keeping $$$ Local. Local businesses recycle revenue earned back into your community as opposed to larger multi-million dollar businesses. Local businesses tend to give back to their community and support local causes. It offers an economic advantage and strengthens relationships with other businesses and neighbors such as schools and churches.
Jobs. Local businesses tend to hire from within the community. They also are more likely to provide better wages and benefits for their employees.
Small business is – quite frankly – big business. The Small Business Administration identified that there are more than 28.2 million businesses operating in the United States as of March 2014, with about 63% of new jobs being created from small businesses between 1993 and mid 2013. Of these 28.2 million businesses, most are “self-employed” – making up about 3/4 of the U.S.’s total businesses. -Forbes
Innovation. Lots of smaller local businesses ensures competition, competitive prices, innovation and eliminates monopolizing. This helps to keep the cost of products low and variety high. Diversity is more pronounced in local businesses, and it’s a huge misconception that buying local means you’re paying higher prices.
Character and Integrity. Encouraging and supporting local businesses brings character to your community. With each individual and unique business aiming to maintain integrity with its customers by providing outstanding customer service. (Haven’t we all had that experience with the large chain store that just didn’t care about us as customers?)
Next time you’re on your way to some multi-million dollar, big-box chain store, consider going local for that cup of coffee or roll-off dumpster and container instead. Go somewhere that we as individuals and customers matter. We all want to feel appreciated as customers. Is there anything more important than that?
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Whether you are updating your living room furniture or tearing down an entire wall in your home, there are important home renovation tips you should consider before beginning your project.
It’s easy to focus on the exciting aspects of home renovation -shopping for new furniture and appliances, picking out new paint colors- only to overlook some crucial details that created a major headache and a not-so-pleasant experience. If you’ve recently looked around your home and decided you are long overdue for a minor (or major) makeover, there are a few important home renovation tips to consider before you begin your project and through its completion.
- Money. Set a budget. Whether this is a small change or a major project, you need to consider how much money you are able and willing to spend. Many people start home renovations without a budget and realize half-way through the project that they have run out of money. If you set realistic expectations, allowing wiggle room for unforeseen problems and costs, you will see this renovation happily to its completion. Make sure you allow a small portion of your budget for clean-up costs, waste containers and trash removal of larger items.
- Safety. Once you’ve decided on a budget, you need to consider how safe the home renovation will be. You want to make sure that children and pets are kept away from any kind of toxic fumes, falling debris, dust and clutter. Plan ahead to have children and pets kept away from anything that may be harmful in advance. Also, make sure to use appropriate masks, goggles, gloves and protective clothing if you are doing the work yourself.
- Set a schedule. Whether you are tackling the task alone, with a few friends, or hiring people to do the work, scheduling is crucial to smooth sailing during your project. You want to make sure the work will be completed in a timely fashion especially if this project requires several steps. For example, If you’re having furniture delivered at a set date, you want to make sure the new carpets are installed, the walls have already been painted, etc. Also consider what preparations need to be met according to this schedule. Are you replacing your carpets and dumping your old furniture? If so, how and where are you going to dump them? Schedule your R&R containers in advance to ensure production will not be delayed.
Planning ahead ensures your project will be hassle-free with fewer disappointments and frustrations.
- Stay calm and focused. Home renovations, no matter how big or small, can become very frustrating if things don’t go according to plan. Remind yourself how spectacular this project will be once completed. Setbacks happen! Do your best to be flexible (and patient) when it does. Keeping a calendar and/or to-do list can be an easy visual reminder of what needs to be done, what already has been done, and what needs to be re-arranged due to unexpected delays.
Keeping these home renovation tips in mind can help ensure a good overall experience with your project.
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You determine from time to time to clean out your house. What do you do with your stuff? Donate it or Dump it?
There are several factors to consider when deciding to simply throw something away or spend a little extra time and donate it to an appropriate charity. Here are five questions to answer in order to make a determination.
- Do I love it? This means the item gives you a great deal of pleasure, you associate it with a happy memory or you enjoy having it in your life now. If you love it, and can’t live without it… Keep it! If not…
- Have I used this item recently or do I expect to use it again soon in its current condition? Even if you’re not in “love” with something it may be worth keeping because it still serves a purpose and if you go rid of it you’d probably end up buying another one. Save the money, keep it. In not…
- Could someone else benefit from this item in its current condition? If you answer yes, Donate it. It’s time for the item to find new life somewhere else. Consider donating clothes, furniture or household items. Free donation pick up is available in many areas throughout the country. If not…
- It’s time to throw it away. Depending on the item remember that some items need to be disposed of as special waste. Tires and paint (Read more about special pickup)
Hopefully, whatever you decide you’ve gotten great use out of your items. So often I have purchased something, thinking it would be the greatest purchase ever, and never so much as taken it out of the packaging. By the time you realize you’ll never use it, too much time has passed to return it.
R & R Containers offers delivery of large dumpsters to your home for house and yard clean up. Call for delivery today!
