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Why It’s Important to Recycle Scrap Metal

While every day millions of Americans place household items in their recycling bin for collection, many of the common household items and office equipment made from metal – which can be successfully recycled to make new products – often get overlooked. While many recognize the benefits of recycling and do so on a daily basis,

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The Truth About Electric Vehicles

Is a Prius worse for the planet than a Hummer? Are EVs coal-powered cars? Do electric cars produce more CO2 than gasoline (ICE) vehicles? Well, it depends who you ask. It seems every time something EV related is published, people feel compelled to share their own research. So, how do you know which information is

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Momentum Builds Behind Electric Cars in RI

If you’re a Rhode Island resident, you’ve probably noticed a recent increase in electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. You may be asking yourself, “how can all of these people afford electric cars?!” For many years, there’s been a stereotype that only wealthy individuals can afford them. Through recent efforts, electric vehicles are becoming more

Scrap Metal Market February 2020: Scrap Price Recovery Update

February showing promise in 2020 For the first time in eight months, scrap steel prices increased nationally in January by 0.74 percent. This month, the national price of scrap steel is now a little over $144, a more than eight dollar increase staying on par with industry experts’ prediction that scrap prices will slowly recover

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1978 Land Rover donated to KCUR

This week’s story highlights a vintage donation manufactured in England and donated to support KCUR in Kansas City, Missouri. It’s easy to donate a car to KCUR or to your favorite public radio station. Keep reading to learn about this unique vintage vehicle, and how you can support the stations you love. 1978 Land Rover Series

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1984 Toyota Land Cruiser to Habitat for Humanity

Did you know that cars can help build homes? Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program receives the funds from vehicle donations and uses them to improve communities. This vintage 1984 Toyota is a very special and unique donation, but every Habitat for Humanity car donation helps. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser The Land Cruiser is