The Growing Threat of Data Leaks From Secondary Device Markets
The secondary device market is essential to a circular economy. It provides people with a way to sell or trade used or refurbished tech. Used devices have a lower price […]
How Environmental Regulations Are Shaping the Future of Data Center Recycling
A typical data center has several data storage devices, computer services, and a variety of networking equipment, such as routers and switches. As of 2023, U.S. data center energy use […]
The Role of IT Asset Management in Building a Circular IT Economy
The average person discards 47 pounds of electronic waste every year in the U.S., which translates to approximately 500 pounds of e-waste every second. Estimates are that only 25% of […]
The Hidden Risks and Costs of Retaining Legacy Technology
A company I know of uses a lot of the same technology that was installed in the 1960s when the plant opened. The company’s owner would rather spend time and […]
Why Compliance Documentation Matters in Electronic Recycling
Electronic waste (e-waste for short) is a growing problem for businesses and individuals. In the 2024 “Global E-Waste Monitor,” it’s reported that 62 billion kilograms (around 136.687 billion pounds) of […]
IT Asset Redeployment vs. Recycling: Which Option Is Better for Your Organization?
When your IT assets are no longer necessary or stop working, you are often faced with the option of recycling or redeploying them. On average, computers replace desktops every three […]
How Recycling Old Tech Helps Companies and Consumers Hit Sustainability Goals
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) found that the amount of e-waste generated between 2010 and 2022 increased by 82%. Over the next five years, it’s expected […]
From Harvest to Hazard: Safely Reclaiming Materials From Solar & Wind
The need for clean energy is great. Ocean temperatures continue to rise, and one consequence of this increase is the intensification of extreme weather events. In the U.S. alone, we’re […]
Reducing Microplastics from Consumer Electronics: Emerging Challenges & Innovations
Consumer electronics continue to progress and make our lives easier. The internet and home computers started to become more common in the 1990s, followed by laptops, cellphones, and tablets. Technology […]
The Rise of Subscription-Based Electronics and Its Implications for IT Asset Disposal
Have you ever leased a car? You pay a monthly fee and have full use of that vehicle until the lease is up. It’s an affordable way to have a […]