• Misc.

    What’s Next in Waste Management?

    The technology trend of the future for waste management includes innovations that reduce pollution, streamline trash collection, and protect our environment. For example, garbage trucks with waste level sensors can optimize routes and minimize trips to landfills. The Deloitte report also notes that meta-cloud platforms are helping enterprises simplify complex multi-cloud deployments and enable new services. Meanwhile, mainframes are having a renaissance and offering promising new paths for businesses. Biodegradable Plastics Biodegradable plastics can offer improved circularity, a lower carbon footprint, and alternative end-of-life (EOL) options through biodegradation. However, bio-based plastics must be paired with robust waste management systems to…

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    Ways To Be Supportive of Your Loved One With PTSD

    Living with PTSD can be a hard and isolating experience, but you don’t have to go through it alone. If you have a loved one in your life who is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, there are numerous ways that you can offer support and understanding to help them cope. From learning more about the condition to staying non-judgmental when having conversations, small acts of kindness go a long way in helping someone face their challenges head-on. Read on to learn more about practical yet powerful ways that you can show up for your friend or family member living with…

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    Great Lakes of the United StatesĀ 

    The United States boasts the most amazing contradictions all in one country when it comes to exploring and possible vacation spots, from vast mountainous ranges to relaxing and awe-inspiring lakes, and there is so much to choose from. One particular stand-out asset of the country’s rural areas is the great lakes; five of the greatest, and their parks are here for you to read about.      1. North Carolina: Lake Santeetlah In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Lake Santeetlah has a huge seventy-six-mile-long shoreline across the Nantahala National Forest and is, wonderfully so, entirely protected from any kind of…

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    Understanding the Role of General Contractors in Construction Projects

    A general contractor plays a pivotal role in making construction projects a success. They are responsible for transforming the client’s vision into reality and managing large construction projects from inception to completion. GCs also source raw materials and building components from various vendors. This evaluates vendor capabilities, capacity, quality work, turnaround times, invoicing, and timely payment. The Role of a General Contractor A general contractor like Hardwick General Contracting has many responsibilities regarding construction projects. They hire workers, establish supply chains, purchase liability insurance, acquire tools and equipment, and keep up with zoning regulations, permitting processes, and other compliance requirements. All of…