Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing problem around the world. Globally we generate around 40 million tons of electronic waste every year. We’re told that’s the equivalent of throwing away 800 laptops every second! E-waste comprises 70% of our overall toxic waste. As we all increasi...
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...
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...
Electronic devices have become integrated into all areas of our lives. We use them at home, we use them at work, we even use them for entertainment. What many people do not realize, however, is that these items can contain some very toxic materials. It is important that when a device is broken...
At RetirePC we talk a lot about data destruction and recycling major office appliances. However, printers, computers, and cell phones aren’t the only ways you can prevent the spread of e-waste with electronic recycling. Kitchen appliances found within the office space can also create electronic...