How to Start and Operate a Recycling Business


Book Description

The solid waste crisis has become a national problem. Landfills are filling up at an alarming rate & new ones are not being opened. Recycling is one immediate answer to this problem. It is estimated that at least 30 percent of ALL trash can be recycled! Our feature publication was written by people who are active in the recycling industry. Sections on the Environment, Items to be Recycled, Markets, Collection Programs & How to Start a Recycling Business are featured in this publication. For recycling to achieve its potential, businesses must join the millions of individual citizens who recycle every day. RMC Publishing Group, Ltd. has recently released a series of books written to help businesses implement recycling programs. "Restaurant Recycling Guide" (ISBN 0-9632789-3-2), "Bar & Tavern Recycling Guide" (ISBN 0-9632789-4-0), "Charities. How to Make Money Recycling" (ISBN 0-9632789-6-7), "Apartment Recycling Guide" (ISBN 0-9632789-7-5, "Hotel & Motel Recycling Guide" (ISBN 0-9632789-5-9), Business Office Recycling Guide" (ISBN 0-9632789-8-3) & "Recycling Alternatives for a City of 25,000" (ISBN 0-9632789-9-1) are NOW available. $7.95 per guide. Quantity & wholesale discounts available. RMC Publishing Group, Ltd., 713 Sandy Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76120. (800) 457-4167.







Recycle and Grow Rich!: How to Set Up a Profitable and Scalable E-waste Recycling Business


Book Description

e-waste recycling is getting a lot of glamour by virtue of the press. Almost every week I see some articles talking about e-waste and more often than not they talk about two aspects - (a) the pollution caused by e-waste mishandling and (b) the gold and other precious metals content in e-waste. The second part invariably attracts the entrepreneurial mind. Such entrepreneurs, both existing or aspiring then start looking up a lot of literature on the internet which only helps in overwhelming them even more. Having been instrumental in setting up more than 20 e-waste recycling facilities for my customers, and having consulted many more, I have a reasonable insight into the business and am equipped with the correct and relevant knowledge. This book will help the readers to eliminate the clutter from the data available in the public domain and absorb only important and useful information. The objective of writing this book is to help fellow entrepreneurs understand the nuances of setting up an e-waste recycling business. After reading this book, the reader will be able to understand the e-waste market, existing e-waste handling practices, International regulations, India specific regulations, the e-waste business model and its variations, risks and risk mitigation methods. Apart from the core domain knowledge of e-waste recycling, he/she will also be able to get a detailed insight into the actual setting up of the business and ideas to run it successfully.




How to Run a Community Recycling Center


Book Description

This guide is directed mainly to environmental clubs and organizations, scouts, church groups, schools, service clubs and individuals who wish to earn some extra cash while performing a vital community service. In the pages of this guide, you will find an array of operational options for recycling centers, techniques for marketing and handling recyclables, and suggestions for making your project competitive and successful. Recycling projects can be and have been successful. You too can help rid of portion of our society of its throwaway mentality if you are determined to implement different recycling options as needs and opportunities arise. There is no one model way of running a recycling project. With this book, we hope to give you solid information about the most common methods used by community-based recycling organizations, advise you of possible pitfalls, and suggest addtional resources for aid in developing your program. Most of all, we want to be encouraging - to let you know that there is no better day than today to begin your project. Although originally published by the State of Illinois, all but a few paragraphs (on Illinois law) of this book are relevant to any location.




The Social Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Creative Reuse Center


Book Description

The Social Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting a Creative Reuse Center is the first manual that shows you how to set up your creative reuse center from conception to running full steam ahead. It is an invaluable resource for new and growing creative start-ups. This manual is full of information, activities and exercises to help you create your model, business plan, programs and get community support. According to MaryEllen Etienne, Executive Director of the Reuse Alliance, "If you're thinking about starting a reuse center there's no reason to reinvent the wheel. Learn best practices and top tips from Kelley and Alyssa, seasoned reuse professionals. This book is a phenomenal resource that will help any reuse company grow and thrive."







Recycling Made Easy


Book Description

"Recycling Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to the Industry and Business Opportunities" is an e-book that provides a comprehensive overview of the recycling industry and the opportunities it presents. The e-book starts with a definition of recycling and explores the benefits of recycling, including environmental and economic benefits. The circular economy, which is an economic system that aims to minimize waste and promote the use of renewable resources, is also discussed. The ebook then outlines the steps to recycling materials and the three types of recycling. Recyclable materials are discussed in detail, including how to identify them and the benefits of recycling each type of material. The ebook also features a section on countries with the best recycling rates and the global and international organizations that promote recycling. The biggest recycling companies and nonprofits in the world are highlighted, along with publications that specialize in recycling and waste management. Recycling ideas and initiatives from around the globe are also featured, as well as the best recycling projects and events worldwide. For those interested in starting a business in the recycling industry, the ebook features a list of the top 10 recycling stars to follow for inspiration. The ebook concludes with a comprehensive list of references. Overall, "Recycling Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to the Industry and Business Opportunities" is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about the recycling industry and the various business opportunities it presents.







Field Guide to Starting a Business


Book Description

The Field Guide to Starting a Business offers encouragement and essential no-nonsense advice to the rapidly growing number of people who want to start businesses of their own -- from MBAs who want out of the rat race to homemakers who want to work out of their living rooms.




The Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting a Successful Business


Book Description

Widespread takeovers and corporate downsizing are prompting more and more people to abandon well-trod career paths and enter the small business arena. This revised and expanded second edition gives entrepreneurs solid, authoritative guidance on starting and operating a successful business. Includes chapters on the most exciting start-up opportunities of the '90s. Illustrated.