A significant reason technology is so popular is convenience. Everyday tasks can either be accomplished or aided in some way by technology. Laptops are convenient primarily because they offer many of the same benefits as a desktop but are designed for portable use. However, a common obstacle users face is the size of the screen.…
In comparison to business needs, the environment typically gets put on the back burner or becomes an afterthought at most. A large portion of this is due to the belief that nothing will work. Many still think nothing they do will make a difference, especially small gestures. Reducing your carbon footprint may not seem like…
Industry standards are changing around the world, and more businesses are striving to reduce their carbon footprint. The U.S. EPA recently announced $250 million in funding to help state and local governments develop plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Each state, including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, will be eligible to receive up to $3…
After the pandemic created widespread supply chain issues and chip shortages, Greene Lyon Group decided to commercialize a new technology they first developed over a decade ago through a new company division called IC Recovery. According to E-Scrap News, IC Recovery is employing a recovery-as-a-service business model. Companies, including OEMs and ITAD firms, pay a…
In efforts to recognize the need for improved recycling and waste management capacity within the EU, the European Parliament recently adopted a negotiating position with EU member states to make revisions to the EU’s Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR). If passed, the revisions would phase out plastic waste exports to industrialized, Organization for Economic Co-operation and…
The business world is embracing ESG reporting as a tool to provide more insight on ESG performance and compliance, improve investor transparency, and become more environmentally aware. Separated into three categories, ESG refers to the policies a company has regarding how it handles environmental, social, and governance matters. Many businesses have implemented ESG criteria,and others…