Responsible Recycling
Learn our Space Saving Strategy for Corporate Businesses
With the rapid advancements in technology, new and modern electronics have been surfacing in large quantities. The dependency of corporate businesses on these devices has increased as they support them in their business-enhancing endeavors. These IT assets not only aid value-addition but have become necessary components for survival in today’s competitive market. However, they do…
Read MoreOffice Assets That Need to Recycle: From the Expertise
Businesses are always looking to upgrade their facilities with better and up-to-date assets. Electronic devices that a business uses are integral to providing and offering smooth and efficient services. Therefore, businesses tend to upgrade them whenever the need arises. The old office assets that you, as a business, replace might be worthless and cast-offs for…
Read MoreEnter the Solution; Decentralized E-Waste Management
The rapid advance of technology does not look like slowing down any time soon. In fact, electronics manufacturing is one of the biggest industries in the world right now! This is not surprising considering that the demand for cell phones, televisions, computers and laptops, and entertainment electronics is at an all-time high. Naturally, all products…
Read MoreHow to Securely Manage an Enterprise’s Old It Assets?
Throughout their lives, businesses will go through a large quantity of various IT assets. This IT equipment is essential for businesses in their operations but naturally cannot last forever. IT equipment efficiently facilitates daily operations and helps businesses gain and maintain a strategic advantage over the competition. It is hence natural that IT asset management…
Read MoreQuick Queries to Ask Your E-Waste Recycler
Finding the right e-waste recycler for your business is crucial to ensure that all your equipment is disposed of properly. If you’ve shortlisted some candidates but can’t decide which one is right for you, here are a few questions you can ask your e-waste recycler. The answers to these questions should help you determine how…
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 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 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. …
Read MoreWhy Isn’t the U.S. Recycling Rate Growing
A newly released report from the U.S. EPA indicates that aside from a stagnant recycling rate in recent years, national e-scrap finally rose to 40 percent in 2013. The rate in 2013 ascended from 30.6 percent to 40.4 percent. The U.S. generated 3.14 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2013 and recovered 1.27 million…
Read More4th 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…
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