The Future of Mercury Recycling: Innovations and Roadblocks

Most people don’t think about mercury beyond what they learned in high school science class or when they looked for the little silver line in an old thermometer. But this shiny liquid metal has a dark side. Mercury is toxic—even in small amounts—and once it’s out in the environment, it doesn’t just disappear. That’s why […]

The Power of Collaborative Efforts in Sustainability and Recycling

Sustainability and recycling have, after many decades, become mainstream ideas. Whether the cause is climate change, resource depletion or environmental degradation, most countries and cultures agree that all of us need to address these issues. We can significantly amplify the magnitude and importance of what we do by cooperating with other organizations that share a […]

Earth Day, Every Day

Every April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. Given the mission of MLRA, it should be no surprise that we support this celebratory event every year. After all, you could make the case that we participate in Earth Day every day. A little history is in order. Earth Day started in April 1970 with the idea […]