Why Aren’t Electronics Accepted in Special Curbside Bins?
How nice would it be to toss e-waste into a special curbside bin, like the regular recycling or trash? No more calling for pick-ups, no driving to recycling centers, no […]
How Long Does it Take Electronic Waste to Decompose?
E-waste is on the landfill blacklist for a good reason. Electronic devices seem like they were made to resist decomposition … forever. The glass they might contain takes 1-2 million […]
Step-by-Step: How a Device is Recycled with ERI
ERI is one of the largest e-waste recyclers in the world and is deeply invested in making that world a greener place. But do you ever wonder what a device […]
Four Data Destruction Methods That Could Put Your Data At Risk
Data security is one of the most important issues of our day. Sadly, data breaches happen often, with many large companies like Sony, Anthem and eBay making headlines. NPR also reported on […]
How Fixing Devices or Buying Refurbished Reduces E-Waste
Sometimes buying a new product is more convenient than taking the time to fix or have your old product refurbished. But there are many reasons why it’s worth the effort […]
Tech Graveyards: Five Reasons Why You Should Clean Them Up!
Maybe you have a drawer of old cell phones. Or a corner of your basement is a heap of discarded computers dating back to the Commodore 64. Perhaps there’s a […]
How Industry Leaders Are Furthering E-Waste Recycling
Just as the quantity of consumer electronics produced is on the rise, so too is the rate at which it is discarded. Fortunately, the quantity of e-waste that is recycled […]
Why E-Waste Recycling Isn’t ‘Dirty’
Sometimes e-waste recycling gets a bad rap. Many of us seem to want the newest, latest item, many times so we can hold it up as a symbol of affluence. […]
How is Data Stolen Off Old, Discarded Devices?
All the stories out there about data mined off of old devices raise an interesting question: Just how do people get data off of an old device? The answer: very […]
How Often Do We Upgrade Our E-Devices?
How often do you get the itch to acquire a new e-device? Is it when the new iPhone comes out? When you’ve had your device for two years and you […]