According to a study conducted by a United Nations partner, Solving the e-waste Problem (StEP), the amount of e-waste generated worldwide is expected to increase from 48.9 million metric tons in 2012 to 65.4 million metric tons by 2017. Unfortunately, solutions to the e-waste disposal issue are not keeping up with the waste being generated. E-waste, or old, unwanted electronics, includes: Cellphones Laptops Computers Plugs, cables, cords Monitors Tablets Televisions It is … [Read more...]
Electronic Recycling Promotes Goodwill
Many companies, business owners, and purchasing managers like to start the New Year by upgrading employee electronics, like: computers laptops monitors cell phones Replacing outdated electronics with newer models can make employees more efficient and productive – but what is the cost to the community at large for these upgrades? You may be wondering what kind of cost there could possibly be to the community when the company is the one spending the money for new equipment? But … [Read more...]