Tag: old computers

How to Recycle a Laptop

By Kylie Daugharty
December 1, 2023
4 min read

There are many reasons you may want to dispose of your old laptop; maybe the battery life is lagging, it isn’t working properly, or you are just ready to try out the newest technologies of the season. No matter the reason, it is important to consider the increasing upgrade cycle of electronics and its effect on the environment. However, knowing how to recycle a laptop can be difficult. Laptops contain valuable materials including gold, silver, and platinum. They also contain dangerous heavy metals and hazardous chemicals. Recycling your laptop ensures that hazards are handled safely and resources are preserved. E-waste recycling programs follow local recycling regulations to protect the community, while also ensuring that your private data is secure. Prepare […]

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 […]

Remote Work E-Waste: Sustainable and Secure Solutions

By Michael Rummel
March 3, 2023
4 min read

Remote and hybrid work launched as a grand experiment as offices closed down due to the pandemic. A few weeks out of the office turned into months and years. Now, for many workers, a remote or hybrid workspace is the new normal. While remote work was a success for many, it’s also created a new problem. E-waste from remote work is now piling up in concerning amounts. Workers sent home often required new technology, or had to bring office equipment with them. With computer life cycles typically around 3-5 years, it’s more than likely that much of that equipment sourced at the beginning of the pandemic is reaching its end. And with workers reliant on well-functioning technology now more than […]

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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