CATEGORY: Electronics Recycling

Can You Recycle TVs?

11
Apr

When you think of recycling you probably think about plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and maybe even glass. What about other things? Can you recycle TVs? That’s a good question. After all, what’s in a TV? It’s mostly plastic, metals, and... View Article

3 Global Megatrends Fueling the Growing Need for E-Waste Management and E-Recycling

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1
Apr

The growing need for improved e-waste management practices and more robust e-recycling programs is evident, as are many of the factors behind it. Among these, the acceleration of new technology adoption, the continuing rise in consumerism, and the work-from-home... View Article

Top Trends in E-Recycling: 5G, Right to Repair, and Refurbished Electronics

1
Mar

The Future of E-Waste Management – Part 2 In part one of this article, we talked about the fact that many countries are working diligently on e-waste policies and legislation. Their goal is to reduce the amount of e-waste being... View Article

Legislation and the Circular Economy are Fueling E-Recycling Trends

1
Mar

The Future of E-Waste Management – Part 1 The trend toward complete internet connectivity promises consumers previously unheard of access and convenience. However, the resulting volume of e-waste being generated has already created numerous challenges to the global economy and... View Article

Prevalence of Enterprise Cyberattacks Underscores the Need for Absolute Data Destruction

rise in cyber attacks makes data destruction crucial

10
Feb

Global threats to cybersecurity have been steadily rising over the last few years, so much so that cyberattack maps can now be easily found online. According to 2021 statistics, there is a new attack somewhere on the web every... View Article

E-Recycling’s Role in Easing Supply Chain Constraints

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29
Dec

When the pandemic first arrived in 2020, nobody could predict the impact it would have on the global economy, but as the months of lockdown continued, it became abundantly clear the effects would be profound. As consumer demand fell... View Article

Data Security and Sustainability: A Cohesive Partnership

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30
Jul

Now more than ever, security precautions and sustainable solutions are top-of-mind for many consumers and businesses. With the increase in cyberattacks and data breaches, combined with the dire need to create less e-waste, it’s critical that end-of-life electronics are... View Article

The Real Value of E-Waste Components – i.e. What’s in it for Us?

4
Jun

When people first hear about e-recycling, they’re often surprised to learn that some of the key materials recovered from obsolete electronics are precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum. This fact immediately implies that there’s great wealth to be... View Article

What is E-Waste, Why is it a Problem, and Why Should I Care?

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12
May

The EPA defines electronic waste, or e-waste, as “used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler.” This includes home appliances, computers, handheld devices, home entertainment hardware, medical... View Article

E-Waste and Elephants: A Story of Obsolete Technology Disposal

5
May

There’s a legend about elephants that says when they know their time has come, they quietly leave in the middle of the night and journey to a place called The Elephant Graveyard. In this mythical setting, they peacefully pass... View Article