Posts Tagged ‘electronic recycling’
4 Benefits E-Scrap Services Provide Your Business
The benefits associated with electronic scrap recycling are plentiful, especially for businesses. No two electronics recycling or e-waste recycling companies are the same, but certified companies like CompuCycle, offer the businesses the following benefits and more! Financial Value E-waste recycling or ITAD services are a well-kept secret of small- and medium-sized businesses, corporations,…
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 MoreTop Three Reasons to Watch What You Throw in the Trash
Did you know that last year alone, over 660 million pounds of electronics were recycled? Even though this is great progress, still more can be done globally and domestically. What many companies don’t realize is that what they are throwing away can actually be valuable commodities. Waste costs for businesses have become another bill paid just as…
Read MoreThe World Cup Spikes Desperate Need for Electronic Recycling Program
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!) The Situation in Brazil As the event is getting nearer, the sales of the TV sets have skyrocketed in Brazil.…
Read MoreCompuCycle has a BIG announcement!
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 3310 Bissonnet St.…
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 MoreEffects of Electronic Waste
If you think that recycling doesn’t affect people’s everyday lives, you may want to continue reading. It is estimated that electronic waste is causing severe health effects for millions of people around the world, mostly in the developing nations of Africa, Europe, and Asia. As of 2019, the world processes over 53.6 million metric tons…
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 MoreSaturday Electronic Recycling Events
With the year 2013 winding down and the start of a new year, CompuCycle is pleased to announce that we will continue to hold the monthly Saturday electronic recycling events with Houston’s City. We here at CompuCycle are thankful for this opportunity to continue working with the City of Houston and help educate residents on…
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