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How is Electronic Waste Recycled?

By |2023-02-06T07:44:39+00:00December 5th, 2022|

Electronic waste comprises more than 5% of municipal solid garbage. These abandoned electronic gadgets are frequently disposed of in landfills. Electronics often contain harmful and poisonous elements. Inappropriate disposal of electronics releases hazardous compounds in the environment. E-waste recycling is the reprocessing and reusing of electronic waste. E-waste recycling [...]

What You Can and Can’t Throw Away as E-waste

By |2023-01-21T08:01:33+00:00November 2nd, 2022|

It's important to know which electronics you can dispose of yourself in an outdoor trash or recycling container and which ones call for proper e-waste disposal methods that adhere to state and federal regulations, whether outdated devices or entire rooms of electronics with no longer needed. Throwing away old [...]

The Case for Responsible Recycling of ATMs

By |2020-09-10T06:29:35+00:00May 14th, 2020|

The need for ATM security doesn't end when the ATM is decommissioned. Like any electronic equipment, disposal of old ATMs must follow strict standards to protect both the environment and sensitive financial information. In the present day, where concerns about ecological damage and the vulnerabilities in everyday technology are at a peak, many challenges make responsible ATM recycling more important than ever.

Approaching the Challenges of Recycling Medical Lab Equipment

By |2023-02-21T18:43:16+00:00April 17th, 2020|

With at least 85% of Americans owning a smartphone, catering to their needs is now essential in the competitive world of hospitality. Key to this is the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), a concept that allows for greater control of the world around its users.

Hotels Are Now Expected to Be Compatible With the Internet of Things

By |2020-09-10T06:30:01+00:00April 2nd, 2020|

With at least 85% of Americans owning a smartphone, catering to their needs is now essential in the competitive world of hospitality. Key to this is the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), a concept that allows for greater control of the world around its users.

Certain Hotel Exit Signs Are Prohibited From Being Thrown in the Trash

By |2020-09-10T06:28:04+00:00March 20th, 2020|

Fire codes require that exit signs be placed in all appropriate locations in every hotel in the United States. Many of these signs are electrically powered, but in situations where it would be too expensive to run electrical lines, other means must be used to ensure the signs are visible in the dark.

Why Mercury-Containing Lamps Are Dangerous

By |2023-02-12T13:15:25+00:00February 27th, 2020|

Mercury is an element that occurs naturally, though rarely, in the surface of the earth. Though a metal, mercury is a liquid at room temperature. It has many practical uses. Mercury has often been used in certain types of lightbulbs because of its ability to produce very bright light for long periods of time. It is important to note that legal parlance, the word "lamp" is typically used to denote what most people would describe as a lightbulb.

Responsibly Recycling Electronics in Schools

By |2020-09-10T06:21:43+00:00February 21st, 2020|

Classrooms across the nation rely increasingly on technology as part of the curriculum. Just as important as using technology responsibly for education, though, is disposing of it responsibly; with the need for the latest tech creating a high turnover rate of IT assets, schools must develop a plan for addressing e-waste.

Municipal Governments Are a Key Part of the Circular Economy

By |2023-01-03T14:25:54+00:00February 21st, 2020|

Recycling is a hot topic, especially on the West Coast. Citizens are demanding more ecological consciousness from their governments and the businesses they patronize. One of the most effective ways an organization can save money while saving the environment is to work towards a circular economy.

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