Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including the age-old debate on whether or not online privacy is really that important, why e-scrap exports are important to the industry, a grant from AT&T that will help provide electronics to students, and how to prepare and pack your equipment for processing.
Tech Solutions Series: Is online privacy really that important?
With every upgrade comes a new batch of tech questions, and spending hours trying to find just one answer can be frustrating, but sometimes the questions are mere curiosities. For instance, have you ever caught yourself on Pinterest or Facebook, or catching up with an old friend online and wondering if you should be using some sort of private browser? Perhaps you’ve heard the stories of hackers getting personal information and wonder if people can really track your internet history. We’re here today to solve the mystery of whether or not online privacy really matters.
Why E-Scrap Exports Are Important to the Industry
Earlier this month the House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act, a bill intended to boost U.S. competitiveness, but it would restrict the export of used electronics from the United States. The bill cites several reasons for the restrictions including national security interests and potential human health damages, but despite its claims, the bill’s restrictions on e-scrap exports will do more harm to the industry than good. The America COMPETES Act as a whole presents positive changes and intentions, however, the exportation of refurbished and used electronics is vital to the sustainability of the industry.
AT&T Announces Grant to Help Provide Electronics to Students in Need During a Digital Age
Since the pandemic began many businesses have switched to a remote environment, including schools. Remote learning swept over many countries, resulting in the need for more electronics. Many households have more than one child in school, which increases costs and makes the digital learning process more difficult to achieve. Fortunately, a well known tech giant might hold the key to helping students flourish during this digital era.
How to Prepare and Pack Your Equipment for Processing
One important aspect of the ITAD industry is reducing the amount of e-waste we generate each year, and one way to accomplish this is through the resale of used electronics. Repairing and refurbishing old electronics extends the devices’ lifecycles and prevents manufacturers from having to use more raw materials to make more. However, in order to maximize return on used devices, it’s important to prepare and pack your IT assets carefully and efficiently so that no equipment is lost or damaged.