Posts by Cal Micro Recycling
Are You Holding Onto Your Bulky TVs? Here Are 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your CRT TVs!
2 Minute Read: What Are CRT TVs? Do you have an ancient television in your house that is just collecting dust? CRT (cathode ray tube) televisions have been around for a long time, and many of us still have one around the house. Because of their large forms and (sometimes) hefty weight, these TVs are…
Read MoreHow Does E-Waste Affect the Environment?
2 Minute Read: Electronic waste or e-waste is the electronic devices in our homes and offices that are unwanted, not working, or deemed useless. What Is E-Waste? Modern equipment like computers, monitors, TVs, stereos, copiers, printers, smartphones, and older technology ranging from fax machines, CD players, stereos, and other electronic devices fall into this category.…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Upcycling and Recycling
3 Minute Read: Right now, many of us are trying to do our part for the betterment of the world around us. While it can be difficult to know exactly what that means, some feasible practices that we can incorporate into our daily lives are as simple as recycling and upcycling our old and unused…
Read MoreWhat Can You Recycle? What Can You Not?
3 Minute Read: Recycling is not a new concept; in fact, it has become a huge part of how many people try to make a positive impact on the environment. However, since there are quite a few products on the market, it can be difficult to tell what is recyclable and what is not. Understanding…
Read MoreRecycling 101: 6 Recycling Myths Debunked
4 Minute Read: Many men and women are interested in doing their part to help the environment. For most, this means recycling. While recycling seems like an easy enough concept, there are several “myths” about recycling that can cloud people’s knowledge. Myth 1: Bioplastics are an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Plastics Commonly used…
Read MoreWhat Should You Do With Your Old and Broken Electronics?
3 Min Read Electronics have genuinely become an essential part of everyday life. They offer us information, connection, and convenience at our fingertips. The technology industry has been booming consistently with business and new ideas. Every year, a slew of new-and-improved models are put onto the market, and upon acquiring your new and shiny device,…
Read MoreSocial Responsibility
3 Min Read The world is a big place—or maybe not so much. It can seem like our actions mean very little in such a big place, but really, every decision we make matters. Social responsibility suggests that we must consider the larger picture when interacting with our environments and those in that environment. What…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between Onsite and Outsourced Product Destruction?
3 Min Read In a perfect world, a manufacturer would never have to consider destroying their unsold products. Unfortunately, there are times when you are left with no choice. Product destruction is important for any company that deals with large amounts of inventory, especially those that deal with products that contain or produce hazardous…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Your Old Mattress
If you have an old bed in storage or you want to replace it with a newer one, you might be wondering what to do with it. Americans discard millions of mattresses every year, taking up as much as 800 million cubic feet of valuable landfill space. A mattress is made of approximately 90 percent…
Read MoreHandling and Preventing Data Breaches
A data breach can happen in various ways. For example, the use of technology benefits the productivity and efficiency of an establishment, but it also makes it easier for cyber thieves to find sensitive information from a remote location. The majority of data breaches, however, are a result of physical theft of data storage electronics…
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