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Avoid Greenwashing by Partnering with a vITAD Provider 

More companies strive to reduce their carbon footprint and create environmental ESG goals. However, some are accused of making exaggerated or false claims about environmental promises or greenwashing. Some in the industry are becoming more critical of these environmental claims, and one way to ensure your business follows through with environmental ESG goals is proper IT asset disposition. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 29, 2023
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Electronics Recycling

Back to School Recycling 

Students and teachers across the country are returning to classrooms for another school year, and many parents are shopping for school supplies. The average expenses in 2023 of families with children in elementary through high school is $890, $25 more than last year.

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Katelyn Harrison August 15, 2023
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IT Asset Disposition

Signs Your Electronics are Overheating and What to Do

There are several signs of overheating. The most noticeable sign is swelling. When batteries get too hot, they l expand. Lithium-Ion batteries are particularly hazardous because of their explosive nature and, unfortunately, are used in the majority of electronics. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 14, 2023
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IT Asset Management

Data Centers as Non-Traditional Assets 

Traditionally, companies stored data in filing cabinets and eventually shredded it to make room for more. The digital age  changed data storage. During the last couple of decades, data centers assumed the role of filing cabinets and now store massive amounts of data. But data centers are not traditional IT assets. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 8, 2023
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Electronics Recycling

Survey Uncovers Reasons E-Waste is Thrown Away 

IT assets are utilized in every business and inevitably need to be replaced. Sometimes, IT hardware can pile up in closets and take up storage space if not disposed of properly. However, a large obstacle for many businesses is not knowing how to dispose of retired IT equipment, and a recent survey revealed several reasons why e-waste accumulates. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 7, 2023
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IT Asset Disposition

Value-Added Enterprise Asset Services 

Value-added ITAD, or vITAD, services are service offerings that augment the traditional ITAD model with several additional facets of the industry, including support for remote workers, R2v3 certification, robust ERP, data privacy, and ESG reporting. These additions are part of the shifting ITAD landscape and provide many enterprise benefits.  

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Katelyn Harrison August 2, 2023
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Maximize Value of IT Assets with Donations Programs 

Electronics are used in almost every aspect of daily life. As important as they are, it’s equally important to ensure electronics are properly maintained and upgraded periodically to prevent technical issues. Maintenance can become costly over time, as well as upgrading to new devices. Value-added ITAD services like donations programs help maximize the value of retired IT assets while providing used electronics to those without access. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 1, 2023
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ITAD

New ITAD Specific Standards on the Horizon from e-Stewards 

Certifications are a part of any business, and they can be difficult for some industries to achieve due to how complex they have become, especially in the ITAD industry. According to e-Stewards’ acting certification director, Selena Turnock, certification standards all over have been getting longer and more tedious.

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Katelyn Harrison August 1, 2023

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