Five Shocking Facts About E-Waste
By Veena Clay September 11, 2014 You may or may not be familiar with the term, but “e-waste” is by definition electronic waste. This includes old cell phones, laptops, tablets, televisions, refrigerators and any other forgotten gizmo that is tossed into our landfills. While there are many recycling programs available to help, but unfortunately these […]
Key Steps for Organizing an E-Waste Collection Event
By Veena Clay August 28, 2014 Organizing an e-waste collection event is a fantastic way to get an entire community involved in e-waste recycling. Every year, events are held in cities large and small across the country. Sometimes municipalities organize these events, partnering with schools and social service organizations to plan and promote. In other […]
Tablet and Laptops Increase in Schools, But What About the E-Waste Issue?
By Veena Clay August 28, 2014 As tablet and laptops sales increase in schools, addressing the e-waste issue in schools could get tricky. Momentum is building among schools for a massive discard of out-of-date and unwanted electronics, which could mean a significant impact on the already voluminous e-waste crisis. The e-waste crisis may not be […]
What is IT Asset Disposition and Why Does it Matter?
By Veena Clay June 5, 2014 When businesses must dispose or recycle IT devices, compliance with specific laws and regulations governing the process for the protection of the environment is required. This is called IT asset disposition (ITAD). ITAD has evolved into a growing industry, with companies relying on the dedicated expertise of ITAD professionals […]
By Veena Clay June 5, 2014 Recycling electronics has become a critical step in curbing the global e-waste crisis. All around the world, governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses and households are playing a role in the effort. A number of e-cycling programs are organized according to the specific nature of the electronic device being recycled. This […]
Electronics Recycling in the European Union: An Important Model to Watch
By Veena Clay May 16, 2014 The European Union is making strides in the realm of electronics recycling, and many of its recycling programs are excellent models to track for progress and efficiency. Getting to know these programs on a more detailed level is a wise way to begin thinking critically about the global e-waste […]
Five Tips for Getting Your Company Involved in Electronic Recycling
By Veena Clay May 16, 2014 Recycling at the office by now is nothing new. Still, there is much room for progress. Your company may be one that has yet to start an electronic recycling program, but it is hard to imagine there is not at least some interest and support just waiting to be […]
UrbanMining.org Explores and Uncovers “Rare Earth” Issues
UrbanMining.org, the world’s leading online urban mining brand and informational website dedicated to providing educational content on the subject, features a number of “rare earth” metals related articles on its blog.The group of elements called rare earth metals contain special electronic and magnetic properties that make them a key component of many 21st century technologies. […]
Fast Cash for Your Old Cell Phone
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing problems in the world. According to the Solving the e-Waste Problem Initiative (StEP), 123,000 metric tons of electronic devices become e-waste every year, with Europe, the United States and China being the top polluters. E-Waste is still more likely to be tossed into a landfill or thrown […]
Top Electronic Waste Collection States in America
By Veena Clay April 30, 2014 America is now well known throughout the world for its accumulation of waste and not so well known for its ability to adequately recycle and properly dispose of it. In fact, much of America’s e-waste, in particular, is exported to Asia and Africa, where less-than-ideal recycling conditions are causing […]