November 18, 2019

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 Any organization that’s not carefully disposing of their outdated electronics is adding to the problem. It’s essential for a company to carefully consider how electronics are recycled. There […]

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October 30, 2019

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 are open at convenient times. If you work 8 to 5 and the e-recycling drop off is only open from noon to 4 p.m., it’s […]

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October 22, 2019

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 up in the hands of security experts, at $100 per cable, they could end up in the wrong hands. There are no guarantees. It’s also […]

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October 7, 2019

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, computers, and other electronics that end up trashing the planet. Business owners all need to consider how to safely, responsibly dispose of old electronics. While […]

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September 26, 2019

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 theft or unauthorized use. Some states mandate the recycling of outdated electronics, while others do not. Rising costs of general recycling have some areas abandoning […]

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September 11, 2019

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When it’s time for a data center to move to a new location, upgrade outdated equipment, or shut down, several concerns come up.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 be taken to ensure the security and privacy of clients and customers. Second, several states have laws in place that require electronics to be recycled […]

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August 26, 2019

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 it.  Global warming and sustainability is something every person should find concerning. It’s not just a case of having temperatures that warmer than normal. Global warming is […]

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August 12, 2019

What Happens to Electronics in Landfills?

What do you really know about e-waste? Each year, people upgrade their phones, computers, printers, tablets, and other electronic devices for a newer, faster technology. The old devices should be recycled, though not everyone does that. There was 44.7 million metric tons of e-waste in 2016. It’s estimated that only 20% of this is properly collected […]

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July 30, 2019

Corporate Data Destruction – 5 Things to Look For

Corporate data destruction is extremely important to your business. You have clients, employees, and many other people trusting in you to keep their information safe. There are also state and federal laws that you must follow in order to ensure confidential data is not disclosed. The Federal Trade Commission’s Data Disposal Laws are present in close […]

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