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3 Reasons Your Business Should Invest in Secure Data Destruction
Have you recently been tasked with disposing of your organization’s end-of-life IT assets? Are you asking yourself, “what is IT asset disposition, in the first place?!” Furthermore, are you concerned about the files, passwords, data, and related documents found within your data centers, computers, servers, Bluetooth devices, printers, and more? Are you concerned about ensuring that…
Read MoreThe Legend of the DOD Hard Drive Wipe Standard
Few technologies in the history of mankind have evolved as quickly and dramatically as the hard drive. Data storage that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and filled a room 50 years ago now costs less than the price of a movie ticket, can fit in your pocket, and can hold thousands of times more…
Read MoreWhat are Current Data Destruction Standards?
The secure disposal of sensitive electronic information is a serious concern for virtually every modern business or organization, but the means of doing so is anything but universal. There are no less than 20 different data destruction standards for using software to wipe hard drives and other memory devices, and different recommended physical destruction methods…
Read MoreWhat to Do with a Computer Before Recycling it?
Thinking of getting rid of that old computer? Keep in mind that a few more steps are involved than just tossing it into the waste bin. Instead, it’s important to take a few extra precautions to meet legal requirements, promote data privacy, protect privacy information, and help the environment. Here’s what you need to know.…
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…
Read MoreBuilding a Robust IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Process
New regulations have been introduced about the IT asset disposition process. These new regulations make it impossible or significantly more challenging to dispose of your IT equipment, such as servers, hard drives, and other data-bearing devices. It isn’t as simple as dumping the equipment in the trash or passing them on to employees. If you…
Read MoreA Little Earth Day History
April is here, and with that comes the busiest time of year for CompuCycle! We have our annual Earth Day event approaching fast, but first, let’s dive into some Earth Day history and find out how it all began! Did you know Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970? Before that,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Reusing Electronics
Fundamental to CompuCycle’s R2 Standard is the emphasis on reuse as the best approach to managing electronics. Reuse extends the useful life of electronics, thereby reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing new products. In addition to the widely recognized environmental benefits, reusing electronics also provides economic and social benefits by bridging the digital divide with affordable electronics –…
Read MoreHouston… Summer is here!
Warm is an understatement. It is HOT out there, and we need to embrace this weather because, well, there is no other option. Whether your to-do list this season involves camping, traveling, barbecues, chilling out, or any other activities outdoors, there is an electronic device designed to make it even more fun! Well, let’s not…
Read MoreCODE GREEN: George R. Brown Convention Center Visit
Today, CompuCycle attended the HGAC – Regional Recycling Roundtable Event at the George R. Brown Convention Center that included a presentation followed by a facility tour. We were extremely impressed with the efforts to recycle, save energy, and compost food and beverage. In 2011, Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center earned the LEED Silver certification for…
Read MoreBattery Recycling Bill
Texas is currently undergoing a huge change regarding the recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries. The Texas Legislature is analyzing a law that mandates the battery manufacturers to take back and recycles them. Should the battery recycling bill pass, it would be the first-ever in the country to cover both single-use and rechargeable batteries. …
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