Product Destruction
What 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 MoreE-waste Recycling Gone Wrong
When our electronics break or we replace them with newer and more advanced items, it is imperative to go to a certified recycler. However, not all recycling companies follow proper recycling protocols when processing these goods. There are serious risks when consumers take their obsolete or broken electronics to an illegitimate recycler. For example, many…
Read MoreTarget Pays $7.4M for Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Materials
In December 2018, Target Corporation was a part of a $7.4 million settlement with the state of California after research concluded that they had been illegally dumping hazardous waste. This is not the first time the Minnesota-based company was caught throwing away toxic materials. In 2011, Target paid $22.5 million for non-compliance with state guidelines…
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 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 MoreProduct Destruction for Recalled Goods
Often a manufacturer’s expired, outdated, recalled, or damaged inventory ends up being resold online without proper authorization. Online commerce companies like Amazon and eBay do not have a screening process sophisticated enough to decipher what dealers are approved to sell certain products, making it difficult to know what vendors to trust. There are specific clues…
Read MoreProduct Destruction: Unauthorized Reselling
Often a manufacturer’s expired, outdated, recalled, or damaged inventory ends up being resold online without proper authorization. Online commerce companies like Amazon and eBay do not have a screening process sophisticated enough to decipher what dealers are approved to sell certain products, making it difficult to know what vendors to trust. There are specific clues…
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