Responsible Recycling
E-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 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 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 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…
Read MoreRecycle with CompuCycle during the Holidays
TVs, cell phones, laptops, and tablets are common gifts that millions of people receive every holiday season. While getting new gadgets is exciting, have you stopped to think about what happens to your old electronics? Sadly last year, 384,000,000 electronics ended up in landfills, exposing Americans to toxic chemicals. If you plan on receiving new…
Read MoreProud to Create Jobs with Easter Seals Greater Houston
You may have seen some of our teasers lately about some big news we’ve wanted to share. We’re finally able and, might we add, very excited to announce our newest partnership with Easter Seals Greater Houston, a local nonprofit organization that serves people of all ages with all kinds of disabilities and their families. Through…
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