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Is It Dangerous to Throw Away Batteries?

You’ve probably heard conflicting advice about how to dispose of batteries. Some people may tell you to chuck them in the trash, while others say you could blow up your whole house that way. The truth is somewhere in the middle and largely depends on the type of batteries you need to discard. Types of […]
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6 Common Kinds of Electronics You Can Recycle

Devices light our homes, entertain us, and keep us connected with the world. Yet, everything has an expiration date and eventually must be disposed of. But e-waste, or electronic waste, is different from other waste and must follow proper disposal protocols. A United Nations study found that only 17.4% of the 53.6 metric tonnes of […]
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5 Ways to Prep Your Tech for Resale

Trying to get a little extra cash flow reselling your company’s computers, servers, or another tech? Here are a few simple steps to take to get ready for a smooth process. Make Sure You Have All the Parts A major factor in how much you can get for your used tech is whether or not […]
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Protecting Your Data with a DRA: Safeguarding What Matters Most

In today’s digital landscape, the value of your data cannot be overstated. It’s a magnet for scammers and thieves who are constantly on the lookout for vulnerabilities to exploit. The question isn’t whether your data is at risk – it’s about how effectively you’ve fortified your defenses. Now is the time to assess the level […]
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What Are Toxic Assets and How Can They Be Addressed with ITAD?

Following the housing crisis in 2008, a new phrase crept into the public lexicon: Toxic Assets. Before then, investors knew them by the less visceral name of Troubled Assets. Once the value of an object becomes so low that there is no market where owners can sell it, it becomes toxic. This situation might seem […]
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Provide Value to Your Customers by Hosting an On-Site Shredding Event

Showing that you’re a part of your community and want to add value to peoples’ lives keeps your business in good standing. One way you can do this is to host a shredding event, where employees, customers, and community members can destroy sensitive data that are difficult to get rid of otherwise. The Steps to […]
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Legal Review: Laws That Impact Document Shredding for Businesses

Legal Review: Laws That Impact Document Shredding for Businesses Not surprisingly, the government has some guidelines regarding document shredding. Protecting sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands is the whole point of shredding, so it can’t be done haphazardly. Also, different kinds of information have their own sets of rules regarding elimination. Beyond the […]
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Working from Home: 5 Data Policies to Implement

Many businesses have implemented procedures to allow employees to work from home over the past few years. While this has been beneficial in keeping companies operating, it has also created an entirely new problem regarding cybersecurity. Not every company was as rigorous as it should have been regarding securing their employees’ remote workstations. The international […]
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SEAM “Caught” Doing the RIGHT Thing!

The e-Stewards® Electronics Recycling Certification program has announced that SEAM has successfuly passed their randomized and wholly unannounced inspection. These unannounced and random methods of conformity assurance distinguishes e-Stewards providers from other companies by being “caught” doing the right thing. The inspection process took about four hours and involved walking through the plant, interviewing workers, […]
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