Banks are a major target for black-hat hackers. Not only do they have substantial financial resources, they also retain some of the most sensitive information about customers, so they must stay above the curve to remain secure.
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.
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.
As a dentist, doctor or other medical professional, you work with technology on a daily basis. Over time, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to get rid of your electronic equipment at one point or another. Whether an old computer monitor stops working or you upgrade a high-tech piece of equipment to a newer model, have you ever considered what happens to your old equipment when it no longer serves it purpose?
Casinos and casino hotels have traditionally been major producers of electronic waste. With the constant need of innovation and rapid turnover in information technology devices, e-waste can really pile up. Today, this has largely changed, mainly thanks to companies like TechWaste, who not only pick up your e-waste but, in some cases, actually pay you for it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
