Innovations in End of Life Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal & Recycling
The news recently came out that a tech firm came up with a new lithium-ion battery that has a smaller battery footprint. It replaces the graphite in the anodes with […]
Innovations In End of Life Solar Panel Disposal & Recycling
Estimates are that approximately 8 million metric tons of solar panels will reach their end-of-life in the next nine years. That amount will increase to 80 million within 30 years. […]
Improper Disposal of Hard Drives Leads to Large Healthcare Data Breach
How careful are you at following HIPAA regulations? Are you making any mistakes, even if those mistakes are inadvertent? A recent healthcare data breach in Maine is raising awareness to […]
How Do Lithium Batteries Get Recycled?
Lithium batteries are in everything. It’s highly likely that you own at least a dozen items containing a lithium battery. You possess so many things with these batteries that you […]
How Do Solar Panel Recycling Services Recycle Panels?
All technology has its benefits, but there are also downsides, especially when the technology is newer. Solar panels tap into the sun’s energy to help power homes and businesses. They’re […]
Best ITAD Companies – How to Evaluate an ITAD Provider
IT asset disposition or ITAD is one of the most important considerations for a company or individual. Disposing of e-waste improperly is damaging to the environment, but it also puts […]
How Can My City or Town Organize an Electronics Recycling Program Or Event?
In the U.S., it’s estimated that 25 kg (per capita) of electronics are placed on the market each year. Consumers generate 19.4 kg (also per capita) of e-waste. Of that, […]
What Is Circular Economy And Why Does It Matter For E-Waste?
A circular economy aims to reduce trash, carbon emissions, and pollution of the water and soil. If you think about a circle, it never ends. The same is true of […]
ITAD Services for Healthcare Companies
Between 2005 and 2019, more than 249 million people were affected by healthcare data breaches. More than 157 million of those cases happened between 2014 and 2019. Several factors can […]
How to Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are one of the most common types of rechargeable batteries. While the first came out in the 1980s, they were not available commercially until the 1990s. They’re […]