The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) published the final regulations for the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act in February to help implement the state’s EPR law. According to a press release, the regulations will “help reduce waste going to landfills, promote recycling, and help prevent foam litter from affecting communities.” The…
In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, this month we’re discussing all things green. Many people think about recycling, even consider getting involved in recycling programs, but very few put their thoughts into action. This is largely due to the fact that it’s easy to believe your actions don’t matter in the long run, but…
In February, the House of Representatives passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act). The bill was first proposed on grounds of national security, but stirred controversy within the industry over its extensive e-scrap export restrictions. In efforts to prevent counterfeit electronics from reentering…
During the COVID pandemic schools and businesses were forced to adopt a new method of working and learning. As “working from home” and “learning from home” became the new normal, technology adapted as well. The question is, what will the future hold for technology in a post-pandemic world? Furthermore, how will this affect those responsible…
Next week marks ISRI’s first annual convention in two years. ISRI 2022 is at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas March 21-24. ISRI 2022 will feature industry topics such as improving business operations, environmental, health and safety, sustainability, federal and state legislative outlooks, markets, and workforce issues. Speaker sessions begin March 22, and include a…
IT asset management is important in order to maintain a smooth, efficient operating system, but it’s not without its struggles. Having an abundance of IT assets can create space and storage issues, as well as increased turnaround times and slower processing rates. For this reason and many more, the redeployment of IT assets not only…