Product Destruction

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What Is the Difference Between Onsite and Outsourced Product Destruction?

January 2, 2020

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…

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E-waste Recycling Gone Wrong

March 15, 2019

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…

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Target Pays $7.4M for Illegal Dumping of Hazardous Materials

February 14, 2019

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…

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What Defines a Grey Market Product?

July 25, 2018

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…

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A photo of a recycling logo laying on a wooden table with recyclable items arranged in a circle around it.

Everyday Items You Didn’t Know Were Recyclable

May 13, 2018

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…

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PRODUCT RECALL sign being held by a business person in a suit.

Product Destruction for Recalled Goods

February 20, 2018

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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Product Destruction: Unauthorized Reselling

January 31, 2018

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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