CAMBRIDGE, ON | JUNE 1, 2021 — Greentec, a certified electronics recycling company based in Cambridge, Ontario, has been chosen by Air Canada to securely recycle and dispose of 500 flight crew iPads no longer used by the carrier.  “In working with Air Canada, Greentec supported one of the largest airlines in the world to securely dispose of essential data and maintain pilot data security,” said Tony Perrotta, Greentec CEO and President. “Our goal is to assist all organizations in secure data destruction, as well as effectively reduce their electronic waste and contribute to the developmen ..read more

For the second time in a row, Greentec has been awarded recognition as a Preferred OECM Vendor. Offering trusted service to Ontario’s publicly funded education and healthcare sectors, Greentec handles the secure disposition of media, IT assets, and e-waste for customers where security and sustainability are critical. Since becoming an OECM partner in 2020, Greentec has been able to deliver services to customers in an efficient, accessible, and cost-effective manner. Learn more about OECM and why you should be choosing Greentec as your supplier in this month’s blog. Why Use OECM?  For com ..read more

President and CEO Tony Perrotta was on the Know Tech Talk Podcast with Barb Paluszkiewicz, sharing insight on how to safely dispose of old IT equipment.  Listen to the episode here.   The post News Blog first appeared on Greentec ..read more

At Air Canada, flight crew require powerful, up to date devices that can manage a variety of information related to the aircraft performance, flight routing and traffic. It is common practice to use a cockpit iPad as a navigational tool, as well as to manage weather forecasts, airport facility details and flight plans. These devices allow our pilots to focus on the job at hand, while receiving essential data on-demand throughout the duration of the flight. Year after year, Air Canada continues to update its key operational tools and equipment to keep up with ever-growing demand. During these r ..read more

At Air Canada, flight crew require powerful, up to date devices that can manage a variety of information related to the aircraft performance, flight routing and traffic. It is common practice to use a cockpit iPad as a navigational tool, as well as to manage weather forecasts, airport facility details and flight plans. These devices allow our pilots to focus on the job at hand, while receiving essential data on-demand throughout the duration of the flight. Year after year, Air Canada continues to update its key operational tools and equipment to keep up with ever-growing demand. During these r ..read more

As more Canadians replace their old electronics with new technology, one Ontario-based company hopes its initiative will combat the country’s electronic waste problem, one smartphone at a time. Tony Perrotta, president and CEO of Greentec, says he sees his company as being a small part of the solution. “Part of the problem we’re dealing with in Canada is that e-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in Canada,” Perrotta told CTV News Channel on Saturday. According to the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, which represents wireless companies and analyzes cellphone recycli ..read more

We are incredibly honoured to be featured in the Cambridge Times. Click here to read the full article on page 6. The post News Blog first appeared on Greentec ..read more

Privacy policies have been in turmoil for a while in Canada. With the introduction of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), obvious discrepancies have been noted with the federal and provincial regulations related to private and public sector privacy.  Quebec, British Columbia (BC), and Alberta had already developed their own private sector privacy laws and are now moving quickly to update them to better align with the GDPR. But where does that leave Ontario? Federal Law Changes  With the recent introduction of Federal Bill C-11 in November 2020, new guideli ..read more

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CAMBRIDGE, ON | JANUARY 19, 2021 — Announced today, Canadian-based electronic recycler Greentec has partnered with CWTA’s Recycle My Cell program and ARMA to provide Albertans with additional access to safe and secure cell phone collection and recycling.  A new pilot program in Alberta, managed by ARMA, will provide consumers with access to a depot collection system for cell phone recycling. This new collection network works in addition to the current return-to-retail Recycle My Cell program, which has operated in Alberta since 2011. Greater access to device collection sites, as well as s ..read more