If you still have an old CRT television or a plasma TV lying around the house, then you may be thinking of what to do with it. After all, most people have moved on to 1080p HDTVs, and many Canadians even own Smart TVs with ultra 4K resolution. As such, you may be thinking of […]
When your laptop or PC has come to the end of its life, you cannot get rid of it by simply tossing it into your disposal bin. Computers contain all kinds of toxins that are harmful to the environment. Moreover, your personal computer probably contains personal information, including account numbers, passwords, photos, license keys for […]
Just because you’re company is selling electronically, doesn’t mean you don’t leave an environmental footprint. Waste can happen in the e-commerce realm as well as in any other business. In fact, online shopping continues to become more and more popular and with it comes heaps of waste from packaging, specifically paper products like cardboard. There […]
With millions of items of electronic waste, in the form of broken televisions, old computers, and unused mobile devices, hitting the landfills every year rather than going to recycling centres, you may wonder where the problem lies. Perhaps there aren’t enough recycling centres for people to easily access. If this is the case, why not […]
Electronic products approaching the end of their useful life, better known as E-waste, pose a serious and dangerous concern during disposal, as some of these components contain hazardous materials that can threaten human life and the environment. Discarded IT and telecommunications equipment (televisions, computers, fax machines, stereos, copiers, cell phones, batteries, and audio equipment); large […]
Green cleaning products are all the rage now as more and more people consider the negative environmental impact of their traditional cleaning products. It’s good to know that you can use green products that are just as effective as their petroleum-based, toxic predecessors. What follows is a list of 4 ways to make your cleaning […]
