[This article was first published in May 2019 and has been updated and expanded.]
Maintaining data security is a concern shared by many who are looking to dispose of e-waste safely.
With so many advertising these services, it can be challenging for consumers to sift through them all and identify those that are both safe for the environment AND safe for your data.
Topics: E-waste Removal, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, electronic recycling, electronics recycling, computer recycling, recycling electronics
Recycling has advanced far beyond collecting cans and bottles, cardboard and newspapers. And despite disappointing efforts, the future is bright.
While some nations are making impressive strides in pursuing and building sustainable cultures, others are still lagging in all areas. And the United States, while not the worst offender, certainly has much room for improvement.
Topics: Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, recycling electronics, recycling plastic, solid waste recycling, recycling household junk
[This article was first published in August 2021 and has been revised and updated.]
Electronic equipment that no longer works shouldn't just go in the trash. But there are a few things you should know about electronic equipment recycling.
It's been shown that of all the disposal methods for most electronic equipment, recycling is the best option. And it doesn't have to be a major chore to make that happen.
Topics: electronics recycling, what to do with old electronics, where to recycle electronics, local electronics recycling, recycling electronics
For those born after 1980 the world has always been filled with electronics such as cell phones, handheld games, and MP3 players. And electronic waste.
The problem is that we become quite attached to our devices and gadgets, and we hate seeing them become broken or obsolete. But what is worse is having to get rid of them afterwards.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, e-waste recycling, electronics disposal, electronics recycling, recycling electronics
We recycle all types of materials all the time. And, for most of us, this is usually our paper, aluminum, plastic and glass waste. But rarely electronics.
Yet we all dispose of electronic waste items every year, often multiple times each year. And most of us rarely consider that these unusable products can and should be recycled, as well.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, electronics disposal, electronics recycling, what to do with old electronics, where to recycle electronics, recycling electronics
A new wave of e-waste recycling is going to be cresting soon and it involves the sea of batteries, both large and small, that will be dying over time.
While there are promising breakthroughs in battery technology, no battery lasts forever. Not even those in electric vehicles, or EVs. But most all batteries can be recycled.
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, recycling electronics, battery recycling
As we're wrapping up the year and will soon be unwrapping presents, it's quite likely many will be electronic devices, which means getting rid of old ones.
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a bit of a problem because it shouldn't be tossed into the household trash, but recycled instead. And some of it can be toxic if it ends up in landfills. So, what should you do?
Topics: E-waste Removal, electronic waste, e-waste disposal, e-waste recycling, electronic recycling, where to recycle electronics, recycling electronics
Everyone agrees that recycling is a good thing to do and the right thing to do. But recycling the right way isn't always easy.
Unfortunately, not everything can be recycled. Worse, many of those things still end up in our recycling waste stream - and that causes problems.
Topics: Recycling, recycling metal, recycling electronics, recycling paper, recycling glass, recycling plastic
Some things we know by heart and one of these is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - the Three R's of the Environment that we all know.
But are we really practicing it?
Topics: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, paper recycling, plastic recycling, glass recycling, recycling metal, recycling electronics
Depending on where you live it can be a challenge to know where to recycle electronics. Fortunately, you can recycle electronics and it's not difficult.
And the good news is you don't even have to take them anywhere if you don't want to.
Topics: electronics disposal, electronics recycling, what to do with old electronics, where to recycle electronics, recycling electronics