Don’t Overlook the Importance of In-House Data Destruction
Before hiring a company for data destruction, carefully consider your goals and implications of a job that’s not done correctly. What does your company store on hard drives? What information […]
Misconceptions and Realities Surrounding Hard Drive Destruction
Years ago, a top security company surprised several ITAD companies by suggesting data that loses its value years from now is an important consideration when determining how careful you are […]
Electronic Recycling for Businesses – Everything You Need to Know
Consider the number of electronic devices each employee in your business owns. At a bare minimum, your workers likely have a smartphone, a modem and router, a desktop or laptop […]
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, […]