We always hear about people recycling paper, plastic and metals, but there’s plenty of other recyclable trash that heads to the dump on a daily basis. In the technology age we live in today, we find that there are many people throwing away old electronics as though they are trash. This includes televisions, computers, radios, …

At this time, there are twenty- six states that have regulations on governing w- waste. This number continues to grow equally as the nation’s technologically addicted society. However, these programs do not have appropriate customer buy- in or follow up from the corresponding company to enforce regulated requirements. As stated by Global Information Society Watch …

Computers have become the new library, post office, tutor, bank, newspaper, employment agency, medical advisor and matchmaker. They are an integral part of life and basis for learning, networking, connecting to social services and career building. Recycling of electronic waste may now become an organized business activity in India. The government has proposed legislation for …

The Consumer Electronics Association estimates that this year global spending on consumer electronics will surpass $1 trillion for the first time. For many, electronics are seen as necessities to help us be more productive and stay connected to family, friends, and business partners. In turn, this may explain why businesses are upgrading their old electronic …

E- Waste is growing rapidly and is one of the fastest growing streams in the world. The need to have the latest gadgets helps growing businesses and established businesses to create a pickup/ drop off system to make recycling end- of- life electronics easier. Not only is this system easier, it is safer for our …

Staples and HP are implementing a free e-waste recycling program. Their program was mentioned to be a great answer that local businesses and communities have been seeking to address the challenge of recycling. There is 80 percent of Americans’ annual e- waste that isn’t recycled representing approximately 300 electric devices being carelessly dumped into landfills. …

The Indian information technology (IT) industry has been one of the major drivers of change in the economy in the last decade and had contributed increasing to the digital revolution being experienced by the world. New electronic gadgets and appliances have become a primary aspect of our daily lives, providing our society with more comfort, …

Leaders in e-Waste Management meet to Define Best Practices for Electronics Recycling and Reuse. With the continued expansion of information and higher consumer demand for the latest cutting- edge technology, the need to recycle is becoming more critical both nationally and internationally. More companies and businesses are coming to grips about the importance of managing …

Corporate Chief Officers and Businesses Taking Sustainability Measures: Is it the new plan? The decision to “E-Cycle” has grown to the minds of companies, driven by financial considerations and other core business objectives, according to a recent survey of corporate leaders Ernst& Young and Greenbiz Group. Environmentalists have long possessed the idea to use sustainability …

Need a safe, fast, secure way to dispose your outdated electronics? Try a new and innovative approach to throwing away your waste materials known as, electronic recycling. Generally, the term refers to the simple process of collecting, disassembling, repairing, and recycling the components or metals contained in outdated or discarded electronic equipment, otherwise known as …