Electronic Recycling
5 Myths and Facts About E-Waste Recycling
The problem of e-waste has been growing rapidly but so have e-waste recycling efforts. Local e-waste recycling companies that are responsible and certified properly dispose of redundant and non-recyclable materials extracted from end-of-life electronics. The past few years have also seen a revolution in the equipment and techniques of electronics and computer hardware recycling. A…
Read MoreRepair, Reuse, and Recycle Old Electronics to avoid holiday e-waste
As a result of the holidays behind us, there is always a large consumption for new IT purchases for residents and corporations. With Covid still amongst us, it has continued to be a busy time for TV and computer retailers as people are still working from home and purchasing for personal and business reasons. While…
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Categories of E-waste Recycling?
When it comes to e-waste recycling, the processes and systems can be extensive and complicated at the end of the operation. The business industry uses electronic items in its endeavors, and different sectors employ different technologies and assets. These different sources of electronics make up different e-waste disposal categories. Regardless of which category your business…
Read MoreWhat are the recyclable materials in your computer?
Almost all of us use computers in our homes and at work. Most of the economic activities in today’s digital world are either connected with computers in some way or directly require computing processes. When computer technology gets updated or, like every electronic device, our computers become obsolete or cease to function, the need for…
Read MoreElectronics Recycling for Eco-Friendly Enterprises
Businesses that are eco-friendly and have created and maintained their image as supporters of green processes should widen the scope of their efforts by pursuing eco-friendly electronics disposal. There are several electronics recycling services out there, but not all of them are certified. e-Stewards regulations ensure that the recyclers that are certified with them follow environmental-friendly…
Read MoreWhy Should You Recycle and Destroy Data on Ex- Employees’ Electronics?
It is common for most businesses to see their employees leaving their jobs on a frequent business. They take their personal belongings with them but the computers, and in some cases, other electronics that the organization had lent them to work on, are left behind. Those electronics are not just mere pieces of electronics but…
Read MoreIncrease in Laptop Production and What it Means for E-Waste
Laptops have become an essential part of the technological landscape in just a few decades. From business to education, they serve such a diverse range of functions that are practically necessary for most people. We’re more focused on a less glamorous aspect of laptops – e-waste disposal. Laptops, and indeed most another tech these days,…
Read MoreEnvironmental Advantages of E-Cycling
We live in a world where no one understands the importance of technology as we depend heavily on a variety of electronic equipment to get us through the day. Unwinding after a long day’s work by watching TV, browsing through social media on our phones, or using our laptops at work to achieve the simplest tasks…
Read MoreIndustry Insights: Refurbished & Recycled Phone & Laptop Market
According to the latest released report published by Transparency Market Research, the worldwide refurbished electronics market could reach an anticipated $4.9 billion by 2027. In 2021, the cell phone recycling industry in the United States alone was a $1.5 billion industry, growing nearly 11 percent in the last five years (IBISWorld, 2020). The global electronic waste…
Read MoreTackling the Recycling Crisis: Electronics Recycling is a Pivotal Step
The data is alarming, and the numbers speak for themselves. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s March 2021 count, the United States is home to more than 2,600 landfills. To make matters worse, less than 35% of Americans currently recycle regularly…even though nearly two-thirds of American waste is actually recyclable. We’ve learned about the benefits and…
Read MoreWhat Computer Components Are Recyclable?
Recycling computer components offer a variety of benefits. The most important on a global scale is keeping toxic substances found in electronics out of landfills. Responsible recycling also helps prevent identity theft since recycling through appropriate channels also ensures your personal information is wiped safely from the machine. It also allows you to remain compliant…
Read More10 Reasons Why Recycling E-Waste Matters
We live in a digital world. From the smartphones that we carry to the tablets that we use during the morning commute to the smartwatches that track our every movement, we not only live in a digital world, but we wear it, too. Unfortunately, the amount of electronic trash that is produced each year seems…
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