Editor's note: last updated 10/5/2019 Potential Tech Recycling Pitfalls There are a few things to be aware of when recycling your old technology. The first is data security. When you pass on technology to another person, if you have not securely wiped the data, it can lead to your personal
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Congress Mulling An e-scrap Export Ban
Congress may look to add new regulations covering e-scrap and the disposal and recycling of used electronics by reintroducing the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA). Though RERA failed to become law during its last go-round, it sparked an intense debate within the e-scrap recycling
SMS Strictly Follows the Responsible R2 Recycling Standard
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The constant and mind-boggling generation of e-waste is a serious issue facing us today. The EPA estimates that each American generates 14.9 pounds of electronic scrap annually. That means the approximate 1.5 million people living in southwest Florida alone disposes of about 22.3 million pounds of