Gold is a sought-after metal revered for its high worth, resilience, and versatility. Demand for gold has peaked in recent years, particularly with the advent of the smartphone and tablet. The metal laces the circuitry of many...
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Manufacturer Takeback Programs
Major manufacturers of IT equipment implemented takeback programs in recent years due to tougher legislation regulating electronic waste. Many have voluntarily set up takeback programs for their products even in states lacking the...
Tips for Strategic Tablet Recycling: Why You Shouldn’t Wait
Tablets are growing in demand and popularity. More and more people are employing them as their primary computing devices. Throughout the 20th century, science fiction writers depicted tablets. In the 21st century that vision...
Domestic and International e-Waste Initiatives: From Computer Recycling to Data Center De-Installations
The computer recycling industry is on the rise in the 21st century. Its reach spans the globe. An initiative to recycle electronics worldwide has been expanding for some time. While there are still mountains to move to reduce landfill waste and pollution, there has...
The Right to Repair: Restoring Power to the Hands of Electronics Consumers and Small Businesses
Many multinational corporations that engineer and manufacture electronics or motor vehicles have tough proprietary regulations that make it difficult or impossible for smaller, independent repair and refurbishing professionals to...
The Panasonic Toughbook: Consistently High Durability and Value Recovery
The Panasonic Toughbook is a rugged, heavy-duty laptop that offers high performance and protection from extreme conditions. The US military frequently employs them for fieldwork and reliability under any circumstances. Panasonic...
The Growing Nightmare of Zombie Servers (And How to Slay Them)
Data centers are abundant in the United States and around the world, with an elaborate network of servers hosting everyday functions like email, Facebook, and Google searches. Companies also use them to keep track of spreadsheets,...
Why Regularly Upgrading to New Generations of i-Series Processors Matters
Equipping a desktop computer or laptop with a strong processor is not just an ideal for the professionals who use them daily—it’s a necessity. Intel makes a solid range of well-known Core i-series processors, including the Core...
Devaluation of the Intel Xeon Quad Core Processor: Upgrade Sooner to Increase Cash Returns
When dealing with upgrades, businesses will often wait until their computer equipment bites the dust before replacing it with a newer generation. Sometimes this is a more economically sensible option—a fleet of office computers,...
Regulating and Expanding Global E-Cycling for a Cleaner Future
Electronic waste has been a growing dilemma for decades as consumers dump unwanted electronics at increasing rates, and numbers are expected to increase significantly in the next five to ten years. Since the 1970s, there have been...
Capitalizing on Electronics Recycling in Minnesota Creates Push for Environmental and Economic Progress
Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, has become a major issue both globally and locally as everyday life becomes more centered around technology. In Minnesota, pollution is an especially major concern because of the...
Responsibly Upgrading LTO 7 Tapes Through Recycling
Technology shifts rapidly, but outdated gear doesn’t have to be thrown in a dumpster once a current model is updated with a newer generation. It’s possible to extend the life of a piece of equipment, which promotes responsible...