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December 11, 2019
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How To Form a Corporate Electronic Recycling Plan

Every corporation needs a plan of action for recycling outdated electronics. Not only is it required in many states, but it’s also the only way to protect your company and […]

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December 2, 2019
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Data Breaches and ITAD – What You Need To Know

Data breaches have affected millions of people. Those millions of people are filing lawsuits against these companies for failure to protect their private information. Equifax’s lax security methods led to […]

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November 18, 2019
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Hackers Have Stolen Nearly 4 Billion Records In The Past Decade

In the past 10 years, data breaches have led to close to 4 billion records being stolen. Hackers are attacking some of the nation’s, and world’s, largest organizations. Any organization […]

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October 30, 2019
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Will Right to Repair Help Reduce the Amount of E-Waste?

E-waste is a growing concern. Some are starting to embrace recycling, but not every state offers it. Even those that do make it difficult. Consumers must find drop-off locations that […]

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October 22, 2019
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How Hackers Are Using Cables To Steal Your Data

A security researcher who allegedly works for Verizon Media came up with a Lightning cable that is capable of hacking your computer. While the O.MG cables are supposed to end […]

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October 7, 2019
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5 Things For Consumers To Consider Before Disposing Of Old Electronics

It’s estimated that over124,000 metric tons of electronics are generated throughout the world every day. Of that e-waste, only 20% is properly disposed of. That’s a lot of phones, tablets, […]

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September 26, 2019
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Why Companies Need A Consultative E-waste Partner

Electronics recycling is a complex issue. In many states, federal agencies and companies that store private information on computers must follow the Federal Trade Commission’s Disposal Rules to protect against […]

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September 11, 2019
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How to Decommission A Data Center

When it’s time for a data center to move to a new location, upgrade outdated equipment, or shut down, several concerns come up. First, there are laws requiring steps to […]

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September 3, 2019
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Data Security & Breaches – Why Hardware Security Is More Important Than Ever

It seems that news of another data security breach has taken place. Hardware security is one of the most important measures a company can take to prevent a breach. Hackers […]

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August 26, 2019
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E-Waste and Global Warming – Facts You Should Know

Whether you believe in global warming or not, we can all agree that being more sustainable, polluting less, and reusing more is good for the planet and those that inhabit […]

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    • U.S. State Mandated e-Recycling Map
    • U.S. State Landfill Bans Map
    • Verification of Service Providers
    • OEM & Producer Responsibility
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    • Cybersecurity Center
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