1. We Make a Lot of Trash In fact, Americans create 200-million tons of trash yearly! That’s four pounds of garbage per person every day. An estimated 75% of the waste we make is recyclable, but only 30% of that is actually recycled. From electronics to disposable styrofoam cups, we need to take more consideration and change those numbers! 2. That’s
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Did you know that batteries have been around for over 200 years? That’s right—they were first invented by Alessandra Volta, an Italian physicist, in 1800. While they worked, however, they had one drawback—they corroded easily. As a result, they didn’t last long. It wasn’t until 1980 that John Goodenough invented the modern lithium-ion battery. Nowadays, we use them for a
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It’s easy for companies to treat old technology like any other kind of trash. Yet, the projected $18.7 billion global market for IT asset disposal suggests it’s not like any other kind of trash. While shredding can effectively destroy paper copies of records and client information, tech proves a tougher nut to crack. Data persists on hard
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The U.N. says we only have 11 years before climate change becomes irreversible. Advancing technologies do a lot to ease the tension in our environment. But improper electronic disposal wreaks havoc. If electronics aren’t properly disposed of, it impacts the air, water, and the ground itself. Toxins leech into every part of the ecosystem. On top of
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You’re ready to chuck out your old hard drive and replace it with a new one. But before you head to the trash can, you may want to reconsider. Disposing hard drives simply through the trash isn’t a good idea. Not only are you impacting the environment in a negative way by contributing to landfill
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The average computer has a lifespan of between three and five years. Many business owners keep their equipment much longer. though, even though it starts slowing down after this point. If one thing is clear, it’s that you’ll need to dispose of your IT assets at some point. When you decide to decommission an IT asset,
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Environmental Benefits: The Responsibility of Recycling E-Waste These days, the latest and greatest tech becomes obsolete the moment it hits the market. While the break-neck speed of technology has plenty of benefits, it comes bearing a pretty dangerous downside. And that issue is the fate of all the broken and out-of-date gadgets it leaves in
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Throwing away old electronics isn’t just bad for the environment, it’s also against the law. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is 100% recyclable. But, sadly, only about 15% to 20% of all e-waste is recycled. Chances are, you own some electronics you should never throw away in the trash. One of the biggest mistakes you can
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It’s no secret, the United States is ahead of the curve in a lot of things. We have a fantastic entertainment industry and an innovative tech industry. The United States is also a prolific generator of… electronic waste. Over 41 million tons of electronic waste was generated globally in 2014. The United States generated a quarter of
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Electronics make the world go ‘round. Could we live without them? At this point, probably not. Most of us would feel completely disconnected from our lives if we were separated from our smartphones and even the least tech-savvy amongst us needs a computer to manage various aspects of day-to-day living. With this heightened level of
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CFL Bulb Safety, Disposal and Handling Compact fluorescent light bulbs, also known as CFLs, are a trendy choice today. Because they use up to 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs, many families and businesses have replaced most or even all of their indoor lighting with CFLs to take advantage of the savings. However,
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