Light bulb recycling is a great way to go green and help the environment. Did you know that recycling just one bulb saves enough energy to power a 100-watt light for 20 hours? That’s pretty amazing! And it doesn’t stop there – when you recycle your old lamps, you’re also saving resources like copper, steel,
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Did you know that global electronic waste (e-waste) has gone up 21% in the last 5 years? What’s even worse is in 2019, only 17.4% of e-waste was actually collected and recycled. As a business owner, you have both a commercial and social duty to ensure your company’s e-waste is disposed of properly. But how can you
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Do you own or manage a small business? If so, then you understand the importance of protecting your data. After all, your digital files are the lifeblood of your business. That’s why it’s so important to understand how to dispose of computer hard drives when it’s time to upgrade. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place
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Up to 50-million metric tons of e-waste is generated each year. That’s nearly 70% of the world’s toxic waste. Retailers are reducing the amount of electronic and hazardous waste produced by their stores. There is a high volume of waste generated by stores, from expired fluorescent bulbs to old lithium batteries. In addition to their own e-waste
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Once they die, electronics do produce their own waste. “E-waste” products are, or can be, toxic waste products. When you throw them away with your trash, you are somewhat responsible for toxic waste ending up in landfills. The United Nations has its eye on the growing abundance of e-waste. In 2017 the UN issued a press release,
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In the United States, e-waste is becoming a massive problem. Around 70% of the hazardous material in our landfills is from old circuitry. Computer parts, consoles, and phones all sit around in our landfills, leaking chemicals and raising many health concerns. We need to take accountability. Many businesses are doing their part and staying compliant by using e-waste recycling
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It’s fair to say that we live in a digital world, and no matter what your business is, it’s almost impossible to get by without using digital technology to some degree. However, all that tech poses a problem when it becomes outdated. Moore’s Law posits that computer processing power doubles every two years or so. Even if
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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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