Posts by Cal Micro Recycling
Benefits to Asset Recovery Reverse Logistics
Due to the increasing awareness of the impact that production processes have on the environment and the growing desire for green, eco-friendly business practices, many manufacturers have adopted reverse logistics operations. Reverse logistics is the reuse and recycling of valuable product components, moving goods from the consumer back to the manufacturer to glean recyclable elements…
Read MoreThe Importance of an R2 Certified Electronics Recycler
Electronic waste (e-waste) is often improperly disposed of, exposing the environment and recycling workers to toxic materials and leaving personal data vulnerable to identity theft. As more electronic devices circulate, the amount of e-waste thrown into the garbage grows. Because most of the materials in these products are not biodegradable, they also take up useful…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Grey, Black Market, and Counterfeit Goods
Most consumers come across grey market goods at some point in their lifetime without even realizing it. The grey market is a complex web of distribution channels that are unintended by the original trademark holders or production companies creating the goods in circulation. Products in the grey market may be tempting to purchase due to…
Read MoreWhat Defines a Grey Market Product?
Grey market products are more and more convincing than ever before. Keeping your eyes open for characteristics that indicate whether a product is legitimate or not can protect you from purchasing faulty, substandard, or counterfeit products. Titles that may identify grey market goods include: Import model Seller warranty Coverage by Seller Direct import Off market…
Read MoreGuidelines for Shredding School Documents
Identity thieves are not picky about whose information they steal. Both adults and children are vulnerable to identity theft if their personal details end up in the wrong hands. The most common ways that identity thieves find data is by rummaging through the garbage or stealing directly from mailboxes. While children do not have credit…
Read MoreHelp Your Business With Electronics Recycling
Electronic waste has quickly become an enormous problem for the environment. Electronic equipment is made of many different types of recyclable materials, including metals, plastics, and glass. Some of the components in electronic devices are also toxic to the environment, and these hazardous substances can have a detrimental effect on the areas surrounding dump sites.…
Read MoreEveryday Items You Didn’t Know Were Recyclable
Recycling is beneficial for the environment and can help prevent toxic waste contamination. People commonly recycle aluminum cans and cardboard because these materials are abundant in most households and known to be recyclable. However, the home is full of things that can and should be recycled professionally for the benefit of the environment. Many of…
Read MoreMaking the Environment a Priority Every Day
More than 200 million tons of trash is produced annually in the United States alone. This massive amount of garbage contributes to pollution of the air, land, and ocean, so doing what we can to reduce waste can help make the world a healthier habitat for future generations. Eliminating waste can have a significant impact…
Read MoreBenefits of Hard Drive Shredding
In this digital age, hard drives and other electronic storage devices have become an increasingly popular way of storing data as businesses move towards a paperless environment. Once your electronic storage device reaches its end-of-life, the responsible thing to do is back-up the files then wipe it clean of its contents. Manually deleting files from…
Read MoreIllegitimate Products and the Grey Market
If you see a deal on electronics that seems too good to be true, it could be a small clue the products are possibly being sold on the grey market. The term “grey market” refers to any method of merchandise selling that does not correspond with a manufacturer’s designated distribution channel. Goods that are sold…
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