The right to repair encompasses several aspects of device repair, but self-repair is perhaps the most dangerous and should never be attempted without proper preparations.Â
Data security, a crucial aspect of any enterprise, hinges significantly on effective data center management, particularly during decommissioning.
Happy Valentine’s Day! As you recover from Super Bowl weekend and finalize Valentine’s Day plans, consider making this year’s festivities eco-friendly.
The long-running E-Reuse Conference (ERC) was recently acquired by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), which administers the R2 certification standard. SERI announced the acquisition Feb. 2 and changed the name of the conference to the Electronics Sustainability Summit.
Eliminating waste is a critical step in establishing a circular economy, and a key component in achieving this is mobile device management.
Partnering with a vITAD provider who offers value-added services like data erasure will help prevent hackers from accessing private information even after disposition.Â
An up-and-coming tech company has developed an imaging system that enables e-scrap processors and municipal recycling facilities to locate and remove hidden lithium-ion batteries and other hazards before they can present fire risks.
Value-added IT asset disposition provides customized 3PL solutions to alleviate the burden of asset transportation for enterprises and guarantees safe and secure handling of IT gear.
Leaders in e-scrap certification organizations, SERI, which administers the R2 standard, and e-Stewards believe the new Basel rules on e-plastics present challenges and opportunities. According to E-Scrap News, there is potential wide-scale non-compliance with the new Basel amendments.Â
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Seattle banned batteries from garbage and recycling bins. Seattle residents will no longer be allowed to throw batteries in garbage cans or recycling bins to prevent potential chemical fires.Â