Tag: old cell phones

Cell Phone Destruction through Ship N Shred

By Kylie Daugharty
November 27, 2023
3 min read

Old cell phones pose a risk of exposing personal and business information. Cell phones hold lots of sensitive information including login credentials, account numbers, contacts, and other data. Destroying your old phones is the only way to ensure that your data remains private. Cell phone companies and manufacturers may offer trade-in benefits for old phones, but often the benefit is not worth the risk. Factory resets have been proven ineffective at completely clearing your data. A study done at Cambridge University found that you can retrieve a phone’s master code 80% of the time after a factory reset. Hackers can use the code to access all of your “deleted” information to steal financial data and commit identity theft. Why Should […]

How to Recycle Old Cell Phones

By Abby Witt
October 11, 2023
4 min read

It’s no surprise that technology evolves at a rapid rate. As a result, we frequently find ourselves upgrading to newer and more advanced cell phones. While it’s exciting to have the latest gadgets, it’s equally important to consider what happens to our old devices. Discarding them in the trash can harm the environment. Unfortunately, it was estimated that 5.3 billion phones were thrown away in 2022. Knowing how to recycle old cell phones is a responsible and eco-friendly choice. Before you retire your trusty smartphone for the latest model, let’s explore the path of responsible disposal and recycling. Your actions can make a substantial difference in preserving our planet for generations to come. In this blog, we’ll explore why recycling […]

How to Reduce E-Waste: Easy Steps to Follow

By Michael Rummel
August 24, 2023
4 min read

how to reduce e-waste at home, in the office, and raise awareness

Each year, the world produces mountains of e-waste, weighing in at over 60 million tons a year. As we continue to incorporate technology into every facet of our lives, that number continues to grow. As a result, figuring out how we reduce that e-waste becomes more and more important as the years go on. Increasing the urgency to reduce our e-waste output is the toxicity of the equipment as it decomposes. Most electronics contain toxic chemicals and elements like cadmium, mercury, and other rare earth elements that can poison the soil, water, and air around their disposal site. Recycling e-waste helps prevent this but reducing e-waste can also benefit the environment and, often, your wallet. How to Reduce E-Waste at […]

The Risks of Selling Electronics

By Michael Rummel
April 3, 2023
3 min read

If you have an old laptop, computer, or other piece of technology sitting around, it might be tempting to sell it and get some extra cash. While this can be a good solution, and a profitable one, you need to be aware of the risks that come with selling old electronics. This is particularly important when it comes to laptops, cell phones, and computers. However, anything that contains your personal or payment information could be a risk if it’s sold to the wrong person. How to Reduce the Risks of Selling Electronics If that extra money in your pocket is too tempting to pass up, there are ways to make it safer. Selling the technology to a trusted friend or […]

The E-Waste Recycling Process

By Michael Rummel
March 23, 2023
3 min read

Every year, billions of new technology products are built and shipped out across the world. From laptops to cell phones to televisions, and more, it’s likely that you’ve purchased one yourself in the past year. Recycling the device it’s replacing is crucial, both for sustainability and environmental health. But what is the E-Waste Recycling Process? The answer depends on the type of device, but, broadly speaking, the general process involves shredding the device and sorting its contents into component groups. The E-Waste Recycling Process by Device Type Cell Phones, Hard Drives, Computers, and Laptops While this category is broad, the recycling process for these technologies tends to be the same. An e-recycler will pick up the devices from a drop-off […]

Data Destruction Certificate: What is it, and Why is it Important?

By Michael Rummel
March 14, 2023
3 min read

A data destruction certificate, also referred to as a Certificate of Destruction, is a crucial part of the technology destruction or recycling process. The certificate guarantees that all of the data on a piece of technology was properly destroyed. With data breaches and cyber crimes on the rise, this guarantee is more important than ever. What is a Data Destruction Certificate? The actual data destruction certificate differs based on the company doing the work. However, most follow the template set below. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides a framework for best practices in media and data destruction. The certificate typically contains the person and provider performing the service, information about the type of media they’re destroying, a […]

What Electronics Can Be Recycled?

By Michael Rummel
February 21, 2023
3 min read

Technology is all around us. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or even in a coffee shop, phones, computers, TVs, smartwatches, and more, surround you. All of these technologies have a shelf life. Most of them contain harmful chemicals, or valuable resources, that shouldn’t end up in a landfill. So what electronics can be recycled? The good news is that you are more than able to recycle nearly all of these technologies. However, the process of recycling differs based on the technology. What Electronics Can Be Recycled? Computer and Laptops Nearly every type of computer or laptop can be recycled. In those computers, only 2% of the material can’t be recycled. For every computer recycled, that means that those […]

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