Electronic recycling and e-Waste management have become a growing industry and for good reason. With businesses growing rapidly, there is an equal amount of electronic waste that needs to be managed properly to ensure we are upholding our social responsibility. Businesses are constantly analyzing their longevity, and with employee salaries being one of the highest costs, unfortunately, businesses may need to implement layoffs at times.
The Importance of Responsible Electronic Recycling
Data Security
Ensuring that unnecessary technology like computers or phones are recycled properly is crucial to not only fulfilling your business’s social responsibilities but also to protect private and secure information. At e-Waste, we specialize in data eradication services that ensure protection against financial and legal penalties of a data breach. For industries like healthcare, finance, insurance, and government agencies, we are fully compliant with regulations. During potential layoffs, be sure to collect all electronic devices to ensure your business information is secure.
Environmental Impacts
Layoffs often include an increase in unused electronics. If not taken care of, these devices pile up to be tossed into a landfill where they could cause significant environmental damage. The environmental impacts of improper disposal leads to contaminated water and soil, as well as air pollution, and negative impacts on wildlife. Whether it’s extra computers, monitor screens, cell phones, and more, these unnecessary devices can easily and affordably be recycled with e-Waste’s e-Crate shipping solution.
Loss of Useful Resources
In reference to layoffs leading to an increase in unnecessary devices, if devices are not recycled, we as a society lose out on valuable resources. According to the 2020 Global e-Waste Monitor, only 17.4% of electronic devices are recycled, leading to the loss of $57 million in raw materials like copper, iron, and gold. Additionally, according to The World Counts, there are over 37,500,000 tons of electronic waste that have been thrown away worldwide. These devices are now unable to be recycled and contribute to the negative legal and environmental impact of devices in landfills.
Choosing the Right e-Waste Recycling Partner
e-Waste provides professional electronic recycling solutions for mid to large-size businesses across the United States. Our simple e-Crate Solution makes electronic recycling easy. It’s as simple as packing your devices in the crates and our team will pick them up and take care of the rest. Recycling technology will become increasingly more important as our technological capabilities continue to revolutionize. For more information about how e-Waste can help your business fulfill your social responsibility, avoid negative environmental consequences, and recycle devices during employee layoffs, contact our team today!
