E-Waste and Health: Addressing the Human Impact of Improper Disposal
In 2020, the EPA released the results of its study on municipal solid waste (MSW). Americans had generated around 292 million tons of MSW. 在这个数量中:
Why Proper E-Waste 数据的破坏 is Crucial for Businesses: Legal and Ethical Implications
智能手机, 平板电脑, and computers are some of the common types of e-waste, and most contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. They need to be carefully recycled, starting with data destruction.
Government Regulations and Their Impact on Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Government regulations help make it easier than ever to recycle these batteries. 了解更多关于美国法律的信息.S. and many states regarding lithium-ion battery recycling.
National Versus Local 电子产品 Recyclers: Which Should I Choose?
Many households have around one in six electronic devices or appliances lying unused in storage areas, leading to clutter and environmental concerns. Proper recycling through certified programs like e-Stewards, NAID, 和R2, 由像ERI这样的公司提供, 确保安全和环保的处置, safeguarding both the environment and personal data.
数据的破坏 and Customer Trust: Building Stronger Relationships Through Security
Emphasizing the critical importance of data security, 提出了FTC的五步计划, and advocating for certified ITAD providers like ERI to maintain customer trust through secure data handling and compliance.
The Circular Life of a Smartphone: ITAD and Second Life Recycling Stories
横跨美国.S., there are more than 310 million smartphone users, and the penetration rate for smartphones has quickly increased from 54.29% to 91.在短短10年内增长了14%. In the next five years, it’s expected that 97.53%的美国人.S. 人们将使用智能手机.Sometimes, people have business and personal smartphones. 他们可能想[…]
E-Waste Recycling Metrics: Measuring the Environmental Impact
平均U.S. household has almost 30 electronic products that are used daily. That includes computers, phones, TVs, 平板电脑, e-readers, 等. 你有多少? What happens when your item is no longer needed or works correctly? Do you put it in a closet, basement, garage, or attic and forget about it or do […]
Why 数据的破坏 is Essential for GDPR and Data 隐私 合规
横跨美国.S., there are laws and regulations that require companies and organizations to safeguard consumer information. 如果你在企业工作, 办公室, or practice that collects personal identifiable information (PII) like phone numbers, 地址, 出生日期, SSNs, 等., you are responsible for that data and must keep it private.当你有电子产品时[…]
Electronic Recycling on a Global Scale: Collaborative Efforts and Success Stories
目前全球电子垃圾约为53.2020年达到6公吨. In another seven years, estimates are that we’ll reach 75 million metric tons. In the 2010s, the generation of e-waste increased by 60%. The United States is probably the worst offender, right? 错. 亚洲约占其中的一半(24%).9公吨). 问题[…]
The Process of Recycling 电子产品 on a Corporate Scale
电子产品 recycling is important for so many reasons. 你的员工, 客户, 客户, 股东, and contractors likely have shared confidential data with your corporate 办公室s at some point. If any of that is stored on a device and it goes missing, you’re responsible. 你将面临昂贵的诉讼和罚款.It’s just as important to keep these devices […]