E-waste is a blanket term used to describe any electronic equipment that has been discarded due to being unwanted, broken, or no longer in use. In today’s digital age, technological advancements have spurred economic growth and changed the face of information...
Working in a lab means the involvement and use of a wide variety of equipment. What happens to all that equipment when it’s no longer needed, broken, or just ready for the trash? Laboratories produce some of the most electronic waste out of all the medical testing...
One of the most effective ways to properly test your electronic equipment is by utilizing a multimeter, also known as a VOM. If you’re unsure where your electronic item lands in terms of the life it has left, read on to find out how to test your equipment and get...
Whether you’re ready to upgrade your computer or another electronic device, you need to be aware of how to properly and safely dispose of them. Electronics cannot be tossed out with regular trash. There are many harmful consequences to yourself and the environment by...
As you read this, you might be wondering what exactly is data destruction? If your first inclination is to think it’s separate from data security, you would be right. Data security is something you practice on a daily basis by keeping pass-codes, passwords, and other...
Electronic waste is a serious problem, and every year more of it ends up in landfills. In 2012, only 29 percent of this e-waste was recycled. The rest, including the reclaimable finite resources, is still sitting in a landfill. The global cost of electronic waste is...