Recycling Blog
Is E-Waste Hurting Your Health?
E-waste, or electronic waste, gets its own special name because it’s a particularly difficult type of waste to deal with. It refers to all the electronics that are thrown away, including computers, televisions, printers, phones, datapads, and all similar devices. While most waste can be safely recycled or disposed of in landfills, etc., e-waste has different challenges. Today’s complex electronics
History of Electronic Waste Recycling Industry
Have you ever stopped to think about how much electronic waste you produce each year? It’s mind-blowing and you are just one person. Think about how much electronic waste the world as a whole produces! The need for properly disposing of electronic waste becomes greater and even more important by the day. When did electronic waste disposal begin and where
5 Different Ways To Recycle Old Electronics
Do you have old electronics that need to be trashed? Do you know how to properly dispose of them? Disposing of old electronics isn’t as simple as just tossing them into the trash. You have to consider the environment and other serious matters such as the security of your personal information or that of your business and customer data. So what are
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Computer Disposal For Small Businesses
The mishandling of a consumer’s personal data is serious, even if it was unintentional. This could easily happen such as in the case of data being hacked from an old computer that was improperly disposed of. Have your old business computers been properly disposed of? Many small business owners believe, perhaps based on old information, that they have properly disposed
BAN & Dell Pilot E-Scrap Tracking Program
E-Waste Facts & Statistics
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo’s First Annual Electronic Recycling Event Recap
Tips for Buying a Refurbished Computer
Computer recycling doesn’t always involve dismantling the device for parts. Some computers that show little to no cosmetic damage and are relatively new, are now being “refurbished” and put back on the market as “used” or rebuilt devices. Many have upgrades included that make them better and more functional than they were when they were new. What is a “Refurbished
From Recycling to Refurbished
Electronic devices are everywhere. If one breaks it is can be easily replaced by a newer, more improved model. When this happens, many people take their device to am electronics recycling center. The fact is, electronics recycling is becoming a major business. It’s a much better solution to recycle the components of an electronic device than to allow them to
Should You Dismantle Your Electronics Before Recycling?
Communities have learned the value of electronics recycling, especially when it comes to the disposal of outdated or broken electronics. Computers, tablets, smartphones, and other electronic devices contain a variety of valuable materials that can be used again and again if they are recycled correctly. Even though your first thought may be to dismantle your computer or other electronic devices
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