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Many workplaces have gotten in on this eco-friendly trend, from big ideas in their sustainability plans to small, actionable steps like providing recycling accessibility in staff break rooms. But has your company considered recycling your old electronics?

You may not give those outdated hard drives and monitors much thought, but how you dispose of old computers can be an important part of how your business operates. 

While they don’t command the same prices as completed components, byproducts of machining and other industrial processes can be sold, offsetting the cost of materials. Swarf is a prime example of this principle in action, with metal swarf, in particular, often holding enough value to provide a net gain after handling, transportation, and recycling. 

Finding the right way to dispose of scrap may seem daunting. However, with the right knowledge and support, it can become a fully integrated part of your business model. Eventually, disposal can even become a source of revenue for your business.

How products are stored and delivered increasingly plays a role in buying decisions, and sustainable packaging is a growing concern for consumers of all types of goods.

In this digital age, data is more critical than ever. It drives businesses and organizations forward, allowing them to make smarter decisions and improve their operations. However, if secure data isn’t handled correctly, it can be jeopardized in several ways. That’s why it’s so essential for organizations to invest in proper data destruction methods.

Many elements of data security need to be considered when creating a plan to protect your company’s information. While some steps, such as ensuring that sensitive files and servers are password protected, are commonplace, many others often fall under the radar. To ensure security, you need to plan for all contingencies. As a response to potential threats, any good security plan should include a continuous data protection system to keep your information safe at every step. 

Electronics play a more central role in our daily lives than ever before. School, jobs, social lives, and entertainment all rely on our access to the digital world. Even the most basic, old-fashioned professions have adopted technology into their business models, with phones and computers handling the overwhelming majority of modern communications.  But while electronic […]

Gas-powered cars are slowly approaching their end, making way for “greener,” more sustainable electrics. Electric cars may be the future, but many people don’t know much about how they work. Since the most widely available electric cars are relatively new, it’s easy not to think about what happens to electric vehicles once they reach the […]

Work from home has become an increasingly popular option for employees. With personal electronic equipment improving in quality and becoming more available than ever, remote working is easier than ever before. Experts predict that over one-quarter of all professional jobs in North America will be fully remote by the end of 2022. While work-from-home (WFH) […]

In the modern world, metal is a major part of our everyday lives. The power and plumbing in our homes and offices, the cars we drive, and even the device you’re using to read this all use various metals in their construction. While there are dozens of different metals that make up the products we rely on, many people don’t know much about them, or even what the different kinds of metal are. However, when you need to discard products with metal components, disposing of them properly depends heavily on what they’re made of. Specifically, you need to know whether the metals you’re dealing with are ferrous or nonferrous.

IT asset disposition (ITAD) is the practice of reusing, recycling, repurposing, repairing, or disposing of unwanted IT equipment in a safe and environmentally responsible way. While often overlooked, ITAD has a major impact on worldwide ecosystems.

The future may not be as remote as we once thought, but it does seem that in-person and WFH are giving way to hybrid offices. A hybrid office or workplace is best described as a flexible workplace that supports a decentralized workforce. At times, employees may work from the office or at home but are usually together when significant events occur unless an employee is working in a fully remote position. 

First America will be Attending The Battery Show and Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo of North America.

FAMCe will attend this year’s E-Scrap Conference in New Orleans.