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Stream Recycling electronic recycling services reduce the risk, cost, and complexity associated with securely recycling IT assets & consumer electronics. Learn how to recycle your e-waste properly and safely from the expert team at Stream Recycling.
Stream Recycling » Electronics Recycling
3y ago
When an expensive device or other electronic appliance dies, many people assume that the only option is to replace it with something new. However, there is a lesser-known option: buying refurbished equipment. But is it safe to buy refurbished electronics?
Many people are rightfully concerned regarding whether it’s safe to buy refurbished computers, laptops, headphones, tablets, smartphones, and other devices.
Here’s a closer look at this commonly asked question. The answer to this question is “yes” — with a catch. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about buying refurbis ..read more
Stream Recycling » Electronics Recycling
3y ago
Importance of Data Wiping
Data wiping is a process through which digitally stored information on a device is made inaccessible. A wipe thoroughly overwrites any existing storage arrays, effectively rendering them illegible and buried.
Digital information storage is coordinated by sequences of binary code. A series of these binary values is allocated to a matrix in a specific arrangement that denotes the nature of its content.
The unique orientation of the sequencing – including its start and end points – are critical to conveying its data when accessed. However, there are numerous methods to r ..read more
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3y ago
According to the team of researchers at DoSomething.org, e-waste represents more than 2% of all trash in landfills throughout America. Further studies show that America’s e-waste represents more than 70% of its total toxic waste! As technology continues to evolve and change the way that we live our lives, we must become more attentive to what we do with the outdated products and waste that is developed.
Today, we are going to talk about one of the best ways to help the environment while saving money, by refurbishing electronics.
What Are Refurbished Electronics?
Let’s say that you are preparin ..read more
Stream Recycling » Electronics Recycling
3y ago
We receive frequent questions about what really happens when e-waste like a computer is picked up for recycling: That’s great! The recycling process should always be open and transparent so that it’s clear it really is making a difference. This may be especially important for organizations that want to meet internal sustainability goals of their own, or e-waste regulations in a specific region.
To help you understand the process, let’s take a look at what happens to your computer after you drop it off at a recycling center.
First, Data is Dealt With
Computer storage is a security issue that ne ..read more
Stream Recycling » Electronics Recycling
3y ago
Personal computers are a core part of our lives and are packed with information about us, our jobs, our families, our finances, and much more. That’s useful – but it also means that getting rid of an old computer can be a challenge. There are recycling options that will help dispose of a computer in a safe way, but you also need to make sure that there’s no sensitive data that can be stolen. Here’s everything you need to know before recycling your old computer
Back-Up All Important Data
This is the first important step in computer recycling, and one of the easiest for modern computers. Is ther ..read more
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3y ago
Sustainable Electronic Recycling International (SERI), and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), have announced an alliance between SERI and ISRI to facilitate collaboration to improve training and education programs, streamline the process for companies seeking R2 and RIOS certifications, lower the overall cost of certification and support the responsible recycling, reuse and repair of electronics, according to a news release about the partnership.
Customers often require recycling companies to complete recycling certifications, including the certifications available from SERl ..read more
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3y ago
In recent years a new wave of GPS technology has risen specifically in waste management and recycling, especially when it comes to recycling electronic waste (or e-waste) properly. There are numerous benefits of GPS tracking for electronics recycling that is utilized by a growing number of organizations. Organizations like the Basel Action Network (BAN) have been using GPS trackers like this to study how e-waste is handled. Other organizations are using this technology to monitor recycling transportation and how recyclable materials are handled in day-to-day operations.
Of course, not all e-wa ..read more
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3y ago
How to Properly Destroy a Hard Drive
Data is both more valuable and more open to theft than it has ever been before. While privacy laws and data regulations are trying to keep up with how people use data in the modern world – and how advanced hacking or theft methods have become – a lot of data security still lies in your own hands, and the decisions you make about the hard drives in all your devices.
That means any electronics that have hard drives, like your phone or computer, need to be disposed of properly. Throwing them in the trash doesn’t work: This leaves devices vulnerable to th ..read more
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3y ago
These days, every business deals – at least a little – have to deal with sensitive data. From payment information to company plans, there’s always something that needs to be protected: That’s where data security comes in. Data security is simply all of a business’s plans on how to protect data from unwanted loss, theft, or manipulation. It has both digital and physical components, and any company without a data security plan is well-advised to create one ASAP. Data privacy laws continue to grow stricter, and the absence of data security could lead to fines and loss of licensing!
However, we wa ..read more
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3y ago
One of the more common questions about recycling electronics is, “Can I make any easy cash from doing this?” If there’s a recycling option for your old computer that also gets you some money, that’s a classic win-win! Not all electronic waste (e-waste) can be easily recycled for money, but there are several opportunities that you should be aware of, especially if you are looking to get rid of multiple computers at once. Here are your best options.
Use a Trade App
For computers and other electronics that are relatively new and in good condition, a trading app is the best option to get ..read more