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Tech Recycling for the Medical Community

By Aimee|2020-09-10T06:16:37+00:00December 22nd, 2019|

Hospitals produce an estimated two million tons of waste every day. The bulk of that waste is composed of things like staples, broken glass, lancets and needles, but tech waste makes its way into the pile as well. All medical communities have procedures in place to safely get rid of hazardous waste, but they don’t all have procedures for getting rid of old tech. As a result, many electronic items simply get thrown away when they reach the end of their useful life.

Have Your Municipality Lead the Way With E-Waste Recycling

By Aimee|2023-02-25T07:56:27+00:00December 15th, 2019|

Electronics are everywhere in modern society. We use computers for just about everything and even carry them in our pockets. Unfortunately, this creates a lot of waste as devices reach obsolescence sooner than every before. Proper disposal is essential to avoid harmful environmental impacts. For municipalities, this should be an especially high priority.

Benefits of IT Asset and Electronic Recycling for Construction Companies

By Aimee|2020-09-10T06:15:01+00:00December 12th, 2019|

Computers and electronics play central roles in almost every industry. In the construction industry, IT resources play as significant a role as in any other field. Sometimes assets are used on sites but not needed afterward. Additionally, it is common for IT resources to contain important plans and potentially sensitive information. Proper e-waste recycling is important for construction businesses.

A Guide To Recycling Tech Waste for Eye Doctors

By Aimee|2020-09-10T06:11:50+00:00December 6th, 2019|

As an eye doctor, you work with a variety of technologies on a daily basis. From basic computers to advanced imaging technologies, you count on your equipment to be accurate and in good working order. When a piece of equipment breaks down and no longer works properly, you replace it with a new piece of equipment as soon as you can.

The Damage You Do When You Don’t Recycle Your Old Computers

By Aimee|2023-02-05T09:35:42+00:00November 29th, 2019|

In the modern world computers are an ever-present part of our daily lives. Many workers spend their day behind a desk working on a computer only to head home at closing time to spend their evening enjoying their home computer to relax and unwind. Unfortunately, computers are also one of the worst products for environmental pollution when they are not properly disposed of. If your company is preparing to dispose of computers, either because they no longer work or you have upgraded to newer models and don't need your older options anymore, then you should be sure to send your computers to be professionally recycled by a qualified e-Waste recycling plant. When you simply throw your computers in the trash you are contributing to several harmful trends.

The Importance of Electronics Recycling in the Growing Gaming Industry

By Aimee|2020-09-10T05:59:34+00:00November 22nd, 2019|

Within the last 20 years, the video game industry has grown immensely. From console gaming, to PC gaming, to mobile apps, there are many individuals of different genders and backgrounds around the world who enjoy gaming as a pastime. Some have even taken gaming to a more professional level by participating in competitions and streaming online with sites like Twitch and YouTube. As video games have become more valuable to today’s society, game development has become a very profitable, enjoyable career choice.

The Best Way to Responsibly Dispose of Company Computers

By Aimee|2020-09-10T05:56:30+00:00November 16th, 2019|

Computers become obsolete. That’s simply the way of technology, especially when it comes to tech you use inside of a business. You’re constantly upgrading your systems, changing out parts and making your computers more efficient and streamlined to enhance productivity. However, that leaves the problem of disposing of [...]

Recycle Your Unwanted Business Cameras as E-Waste

By Aimee|2023-03-06T10:16:13+00:00November 13th, 2019|

Digital cameras are durable. They don’t wear out, and they seldom fail. Why is there so much interest in recycling them? It comes down to technical obsolescence. Nikon came out with the first digital camera in 1986. At that time, digital photography was all about taking a picture [...]

Protect Your Data When Recycling E-Waste with Level 1 Data Destruction

By Aimee|2023-01-03T14:03:59+00:00November 10th, 2019|

Businesses store data on a variety of technological devices including computers, flash drives, cell phones and tablets. Eventually those devices wear out, become obsolete and clutter the office. Recycling tech waste offers a beneficial solution to both the business and the environment. But how do you protect that [...]

Making an E-Waste Management Plan for Your Small Business

By Aimee|2023-01-03T13:52:41+00:00November 1st, 2019|

TVs, smart phones, laptops, batteries, servers and more—whether or not your business sells electronics, it almost certainly uses them. Where do these items go when they’re no longer needed or wanted? Old, broken and discarded electronics and their components are referred to as e-waste, and it’s increasingly becoming [...]