Archive for 2014
4th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest
The 4th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest was held on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at the University of Houston. The event’s purpose was to aid economically disadvantaged students grades K-5, who reside in the City of Houston, to prepare for the new school year. The Back to School Fest is a great opportunity for families…
Read MoreSecure Data Destruction at CompuCycle
Compliance with government regulations is crucial for every organization and business, and so is the confidentiality of their private and confidential information and data in their storage media. When the electronics that your company owns become obsolete, the data stored in them should be completely and properly destroyed following secure data destruction policies and processes.…
Read MoreThe World Cup Spikes Desperate Need for Electronic Recycling Program
The 2014 World Cup has now come and gone, but it has left many Brazilians scratching their heads on what to do now. (And no, we aren’t just talking about their soccer team!) The Situation in Brazil As the event is getting nearer, the sales of the TV sets have skyrocketed in Brazil.…
Read MoreE-waste makes it into the dictionary
Merriam-Webster has revealed 150 new words that will be added to its collegiate dictionary this year. Among them are silly fad words like; selfie, hashtag, and baby bump. But the one new word on the list that caught our eye here at CompuCycle was e-waste. “So many of these new words show the impact of online connectivity to our…
Read More2014 ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycling Drive
Last Friday was the big ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycling Drive, and we were thrilled to once again participate as the electronics recycling sponsor! As our 7th consecutive year participating in and sponsoring the Earth Day E-Cycling Event, we were thrilled with the turnout, the excitement within the community, and of course, the number of electronics…
Read MoreCompuCycle has a BIG announcement!
CompuCycle is excited to announce that we will attempt to set the world record for “the most consumer electronics recycled in an 8 hour period at one venue”. We will need your help! Start your spring cleaning early and participate in Earth Day by bringing your old electronics to be recycled on April 25th at 3310 Bissonnet St.…
Read MoreHistory of the Recycling Symbol
The triple arrowed logo has become the universal recycling symbol, but did you know that the design originally started as a money-making idea for a Chicago-based packaging company? Or that the logo was created as part of a design contest to mark the first official Earth Day? The recycling symbol came into a global…
Read MoreChoose CompuCycle!
It is a crucial decision for any business to choose their electronics recycler. You have to make sure that you hire the right company to manage your IT assets and their recycling. The risks attached with this decision are significant as your company’s sensitive data is on the line, and there are financial and legal…
Read MoreTCEA 2014 Annual Convention & Exposition
CompuCycle is excited to head to Austin, TX this week for the TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) Annual Convention & Exposition. This five-day convention brings together campus and district-level educators for a networking and learning experience that inspires innovative teaching and learning for classroom, campus, and district-wide success. More than 400…
Read MoreEffects of Electronic Waste
If you think that recycling doesn’t affect people’s everyday lives, you may want to continue reading. It is estimated that electronic waste is causing severe health effects for millions of people around the world, mostly in the developing nations of Africa, Europe, and Asia. As of 2019, the world processes over 53.6 million metric tons…
Read MoreWays to Recycle More in 2014
Let’s be honest. New Year’s resolutions are easier said than done. But what if this year, you make a resolution that will benefit not only you but also the world around you? CompuCycle encourages you to do just that in the upcoming year. Here are some new and fun ways to reduce your carbon footprint…
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