E-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…
Cell Phone Disposal and the Environment
Over the last few decades, the cell phone evolved from a pricey upper-class commodity to a daily necessity now available to the general public. New models with even better features are released regularly, prompting consumers to jump at the chance to replace their old phones with the best products on the market. Because of rapid…
Types of Metals Found in Electronics
Sooner or later, you are bound to replace your electronics due to damage, obsolescence, or changes in preference. Before you throw anything in the trash, however, consider the benefits of recycling your old or broken items. Electronics contain a variety of precious metals that can be used to create new products. Not only does recycling…
What Happens to Your Old Computer?
It seems like the more advanced a computer gets the, thinner and lighter it becomes. Purchasing a streamlined and more conveniently sized computer likely means you will get rid of your older, bulkier model in the process. For many, this influx of fast and optimized devices comes as an exciting and refreshing opportunity to improve…
Does My Old Mattress Need to Be Recycled or Can I Throw It Out?
When purchasing a new mattress, many wonder what to do with their old bed. While it may be tempting to abandon a bulky mattress or take it to the dump, this poses serious risks to the ecosystems surrounding landfills. The average mattress can fill up to 60 cubic feet of landfill space and leaves many…
Target 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…
Paper Shredding Do’s and Don’ts
Over 30 percent of Americans are exposed to and notified of data breaches that make them vulnerable to identity theft. Cybercrimes account for much of these cases, but technological advancements are working to make it harder for hackers to obtain information digitally. One of the easiest ways for identity thieves to access personal information is…
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…
The 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…
The 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…
What 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…
Guidelines 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…
Help 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.…
Everyday 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…
Making 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…
Benefits 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…
Illegitimate 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…
Why You Should Go to a Certified Electronics Recycler
Most consumers want the newest and most advanced technologies available as soon as the latest products are released to the public. Some even purchase a new phone or other electronic devices every year, but knowing where to discard obsolete electronics when they are replaced can be tricky. When trying to figure out what to do…
Tax Documents: To Shred or Not to Shred?
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…
Finding a Solution to CRT Glass Destruction
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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