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September 10, 2015
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How Often Do We Upgrade Our E-Devices?

How often do you get the itch to acquire a new e-device? Is it when the new iPhone comes out? When you’ve had your device for two years and you […]

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September 8, 2015
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The Data Storage Crunch and What It Means for Data Destruction

There’s a rumor flying around that the world’s C: drive is almost full, meaning there’d be no more data storage space, possibly soon. The problem in itself is simple: The […]

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September 1, 2015
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How Do We Better Train Consumers to Recycle E-Waste?

Recycling is a noble program to promote, but like a lot of programs, it doesn’t mean much if no one is participating. Some areas, like the city of Fayetteville, AR, […]

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August 25, 2015
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How Can Companies Reduce E-Waste?

In the Digital Age, we’ve started turning to laptops, desktops and tablets for our work needs, rather than the old pen and paper. Furthermore, there’s less of a reliance to […]

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August 20, 2015
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How Secure is Your Data Destruction Process? (Infographic)

There’s nothing like the feeling of starting up a new computer for the first time. It’s like a fresh, clean slate just waiting for you to fill with information. But […]

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August 13, 2015
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What Does ‘Green Electronics’ Mean?

The explosion in the tech world over the past two decades or so has resulted in the majority of Americans now owning smartphones, among other devices, with newer and fancier […]

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August 11, 2015
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Let’s Talk Demand: What’s New in Terms of Design for Repair & Longevity?

Every year the latest gadget comes out that we just have to own: the newest iPhone, a new computer model, a doodad that plays music better than the last doodad. […]

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August 6, 2015
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The Cloud: How It Impacts Electronics & What It Means to Go Green

As the world continues to go digital, the business realm is turning toward technology to boost efficiency and productivity in the workplace. When it comes to security, the cloud is […]

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August 4, 2015
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The Shrinking Electronics Landscape: Are We Better or Worse Off?

By Michelle Honeyager August 4, 2015 On the surface, it can look like we’re better off these days in terms of the e-waste crisis. Devices are much smaller than they […]

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July 23, 2015
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5 Clever Ways to Repurpose Your E-Waste

When it comes time to get rid of old e-waste, you have several options. You can find the nearest private company or government-owned recycling center that takes electronic devices. You […]

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