Is Your Smart Home Eco-Friendly?
Eco-friendly is defined as being “not environmentally harmful.” An eco-friendly home is one that lowers impact on the environment while also improving your health and well-being. As more people turn towards smart technology in their homes, it’s important to make sure those appliances and devices also promote your eco-friendly goals. What Makes a Smart Home Eco-Friendly?An […]
The Rise of Modular Electronics: A Game-Changer for Computer Recycling
With the release of the UN’s 2024 statistics on electronic waste, a few alarming facts were revealed.11 billion pounds of e-waste around the world comprises small IT equipment like laptops and smartphones.Americans get rid of about 47 pounds of electronics per person each year.Global manufacturing is increasing 5x faster than recycling facilities are.Just 1% of […]
The Challenges of E-Waste Recycling for State and Local Governments
People love their electronic gadgets. When a new phone model comes out, they line up to get the latest technology. An older computer slows down and gets replaced. TV screens get bigger and bigger. As the things in a business or community are replaced, it creates a mountain of electronic waste that becomes a problem […]
The Social Responsibility of Electronics Manufacturers in E-Waste Recycling
Recycling facilities around the nation face ever-growing piles of discarded electronics every month. Per the Global E-Waste Monitor, the amount of e-waste increases by approximately 2.86 million tons each year. We’re a digital world, and people often own dozens of different electronics in their homes or workplaces. Once an item is no longer working properly […]
The Rise of E-Waste Recycling Events in Communities Across America
How many electronic devices do you have in your home? What about small appliances like a toaster, blender, coffeemaker, etc. All of those electronic items contain metals, glass, and plastic that should be recycled instead of disposed of in a landfill. Items like smartphones, laptops, tablets, personal computers, routers, modems, and printers contain data that could […]
Celebrating Earth Day with Electronics Recycling: A Guide for Businesses
April 22nd falls on a Tuesday in 2025 – it’s a day known best as Earth Day. Peace activist John McConnell came up with the idea in 1969, and Senator Gaylord Nelson organized the original Earth Day in 1970. The goal was to help raise awareness about the problems facing the environment. We all have Rachel […]
The Hidden Environmental Impact of E-Cigarettes and Why Recycling Matters
The National Health Institute surveyed adults to find out how many people use an electronic cigarette or e-cigarette for short. As of 2021, about 4.5% of the population aged 18 or older use them. The 18 to 24 age group is the most likely to use an e-cigarette.Vapes or e-cigarettes are often touted as safer […]
How the Rise in Remote Work Is Increasing E-Waste and What You Can Do About It
Remote work isn’t new. People have been working from home for decades, but the pandemic brought its convenience and value to light. Before the pandemic, an estimated 6.5% of workers for private businesses worked from home. By 2022, almost half of the workforce in four specific industries – computer systems design/services, data processing, information services, […]
The Lifecycle of a Refurbished Laptop at ERI
Statistics show that most people buy a new laptop every three to five years. With proper maintenance and care, a laptop can last upwards of 10 years before it reaches its end of life. That means people replace their laptops long before the laptop is no longer useful. Instead of a continued pattern of buying new […]
It’s the Small Things: How to Recycle Office Tech Accessories
In any office, whether it’s offices in a towering building or a home office, there are dozens of tech accessories that wear out each year. Some of the most common hardware and software add-ons are:Bluetooth speakersCables and wiresEarbudsPhone and tablet chargersPower stripsSecurity camerasUSB sticks and backup drivesWireless headphones and microphonesWireless mouse and keyboardEach time you […]