E-waste represents just 2% of America's landfill trash, but 70% of our overall toxic waste, and up to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed of yearly worldwide. Yet only 12.5% of today’s electronic waste currently gets recycled. Even more interesting are the rare minerals and materials...
If you have recently replaced your gaming system, you may wonder what to do with your old one. While you could try to sell it, that takes time and effort that usually yields only a small reward. There are also inherent risks anytime you must meet an unknown buyer. Therefore, the best answer is to do...
It’s a new year, so your home will likely see some new electronics come through the doorway. Rather than create a clutter of computers and gadgets that spread e-waste throughout your home, you can make a new year’s resolution to recycle your old household electronics. Recycling is g...
The technology industry has been experiencing a substantial amount of growth in the past decade or so. We’re seeing electronic devices being used in many different ways throughout our day. This consumer demand has unfortunately led to a great deal of electronic waste, as new products are crea...
One of the biggest “challenges” that prevents most big businesses from participating in an electronic recycling program is the issue of getting the equipment to the recycling center. While there are several drop-off centers throughout the nation, many business owners don’t feel like they ha...