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, reuse also provides economic and social benefits by bridging the digital divide with affordable…
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 in place to recycle, save energy and compost food and beverage. In 2011, Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center earned the LEED Silver…
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 take-back and recycling for all household batteries. Should the bill pass, it would be the first ever in the country to cover both single-use and rechargeable batteries. Although, at a May…
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…
What many companies don’t realize is that what they are throwing away can actually be valuable commodities. Waste costs for businesses have simply become another bill that gets paid just as their electricity and water without thinking twice. Once their establishment opens up, dumpsters start becoming filled and hauled away without businesses giving a second…
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!) In anticipation of the event, the sales of the TV sets have sky rocketed in Brazil. According to the National Association of…
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…
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 companies – including CompuCycle…
If you think that recycling does not affect the lives of everyday people, you may want to continue reading. It is estimated that electronic waste is causing severe health concerns for millions of people around the world, mostly in developing nations of Africa, Europe and Asia. So, while your next door neighbors might not see…
Let’s be honest, New Year’s resolutions are easier said than done. But what if this year, you make a resolution that will not only benefit 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 reduce your carbon footprint and make…
