7 Reasons You Should Recycle An Old Computer
Computer Recycling Advancement in technology continues to grow at a galloping rate, such that every year better models of computers are released. This in return renders the old models obsolete,..
Counterfeit Goods Trafficking Renewed Emphasis on Industry Certifications
Scandal continues to disrupt the electronics recycling industry – again the result of unscrupulous activity from trusted industry players. And when such a scandal hits, it’s usually accompanied by a..
DEA Laboratory Awarded Federal Green Challenge Award
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Western Laboratory was presented the Federal Green Challenge award at the DEA National Lab Directors Conference on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The award was in..
Electronic Waste Recycling Shows Promise for Skills Training
Addressing Our Growing E-Waste Problem We all know by now that reducing waste, reusing everyday items for other purposes, and recycling components of our waste is better for our struggling..
Federal Government’s Green Initiative Challenge Program Sees Success
As an exercise aimed at promoting environmental awareness and the beneficial effects of electronic product recycling, the United States Environmental..
Hong Kong to Build $550 Million E-Recycling Facility
A German recycling company, ALBA Integrated Waste Solutions, recently won a $550 million contract to construct and run Hong Kong’s..
How E-Waste Is Harmful to Your Health
E-waste is a term used for electronic products and computers that are thrown out, including laptops, tablets, printers, phones, game consoles, televisions, and DVD players, to name a few. Over..
Illinois Increases Manufacturers’ Mandated E-Waste Recycling Targets
In an effort to curb the growing electronic waste problem, Illinois recently passed legislation requiring an increase in the volume of electronic waste that manufacturers are mandated to recycle. As..
Is Recycling Cost Effective?
In elementary school, you may have heard the phrase “Reduce, reuse, recycle.” With current rates of sustainability, this phrase may become more relevant than chanting the phrase in a third..
Should Recycling Be Mandatory ?
According to Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), nearly 30 million to 40 million metric tons of Electronic waste, also known as E-waste, are generated every year in one form or the..
The Recycling Imperative – Why Recycling is Important
There’s much talk about recycling these days – what to recycle, how to recycle, and the many benefits. You may have asked yourself why recycling is important – it doesn’t..
Where Does E-Waste Go?
Electronic waste is the waste generated from discarded electronic devices. Electrical devices that are no longer in use or those meant to be recycled or reused can also be considered..
Who Invented Recycling, and Why is it so Important ?
Recycling may seem like a relatively new concept, but researching who invented recycling shows that for centuries in the past, recycling was a way of life. People of the distant..
Woman Leaves Rare $200,000 +Apple I Computer at Local Recycling Center
A California electronics recycling center is at a dead end, hoping to hand over a check for $100,000 to an unidentified woman who dropped off an extremely rare Apple I..
EPA Hails E-Recycling Progress and Opportunities to Improve
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report showing progress in e-recycling (electronic waste recycling) on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Washington D.C. Additionally, EPA representatives identified opportunities for..
How Does Recycling Electronics Help the Environment?
What is E-Waste? Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, comprised 1.87 million short tons of consumer matter in 2013. This amount accounts for 40% of total recycled consumer electronics. A..
The Smartphone E-Waste Epidemic [Infographic]
Find out why the growing e-waste numbers are a concern and what to do about it. What is E-Waste and why you should be concerned about putting a lid on..
E-Waste Recycling Process
Have you ever wondered how the e-waste recycling process works? The act of recycling is a process that starts with us, as individuals. Every recyclable item is put through this..
How to Degauss a Hard Drive
Do you know how to degauss a hard drive? Degaussing a hard-drive is a little bit more complicated than just erasing all of the data like when you format a..
How to Recycle Electronics Devices
Although many people out there know about recycling in general, there are still a lot of people who do not how to recycle electronics. There’s a difference in the way..
How to Get Rid of Old Computers
Would you like some ideas on how to get rid of old computers responsibly? These days technology is so popular, it’s no longer just the computer geeks who end up..
What Is a CRT TV?
What is a CRT TV? A CRT television is a type of television that was most widely used back before the invention of the flat screen television. CRT stands for..
Where to Recycle Electronics
Not everyone knows where to recycle electronics. Electronics waste (aka e-waste) is on the rise. It is becoming such an important issue that new laws and regulations are being made..
Where To Recycle Old TVs ?
Did you know that some regions, even states currently ban televisions and other electronic waste from being dumped in landfills? If you are looking into where to recycle old TVs,..
The E-waste Pickup Process
The e-waste pick up process consists of a few steps: collection, sorting, data destruction and reuse. Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. E-waste is..
Waste Management Definition
A good waste management definition can be summed up neatly in one sentence. It can be defined as “the generation, prevention, characterization, monitoring, treatment, handling, reuse and residual disposition of..
Where Can I Recycle Old TVs?
Are you interested in finding out where you can recycle old TVs? Having older style cathode ray tube televisions in your home can be hazardous for children. If this CRT..