Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including tips for finding an all-inclusive ITAD provider, how Intel is supporting device repair with a modular design, and how to show love for the environment with electronics recycling.
Tips for Finding an All-Inclusive ITAD Provider
IT assets are a significant component of a smooth-running business, especially in a digital age. Phones, computers, tablets, printers, scanners, and laptops are necessary for communicating in-office and remotely, and their disposition is even more important. According to TechVera, the average small company spends 6.9% of its revenue on information technology; every few years, that equipment needs to be replaced. IT asset disposition is typically an afterthought, usually after hardware piles up in corners and storage closets, but finding an all-inclusive ITAD provider can eliminate the stress of getting rid of excess IT equipment.
Intel Supports Device Repair with Modular Design
Twenty years ago, a consumer’s right to repair didn’t exist. Though the idea of reusing goods has been around for centuries, it was only applied to electronics within the last fifteen years. The first Right to Repair initiative took place in 2012 in Massachusetts, when voters overwhelmingly approved the initiative demanding that car makers provide independent shops with the same diagnostic and repair information and tools provided to dealers and authorized repair shops. Since then, it has flourished into a national movement, with active repair legislation in seven states and at least 40 states that have introduced repair legislation. Device repair is a critical step to reusing electronics, which helps reduce e-waste and protects the environment by keeping used devices in circulation and out of the waste stream.
Show Love for the Environment with Electronics Recycling
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Amid the festivities, remember to keep the environment in mind. Whether you or your significant other are treating yourself to the newest smartphone or upgrading to a larger TV screen, responsible IT asset disposition is critical to protecting the environment and reducing e-waste. Proper disposition is important for many reasons, and we’ve provided some tips on how to show love for the environment this Valentine’s Day with electronics recycling.