As a business owner, it’s in your best interest to ensure your company’s IT equipment is up to date and operating correctly. Since outdated technology can drastically impede your business’ productivity, it’s imperative to know when you should make a change. Look at your business as a whole to determine if you see any of these four signs it’s time to update your company’s IT equipment.

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After Eastern countries such as China and Vietnam stopped accepting e-waste, several countries— including the U.S.—realized they had a huge problem that needed a different solution.

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Back in 2003, California passed legislation to implement an electronic waste recycling program. Electronic waste, or e-waste, refers to any unwanted electronic device, which typically contains harmful substances that are dangerous for humans and the environment. Understanding California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act is crucial for ensuring the proper disposal of your outdated equipment.

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There comes a moment where your servers reach the end of their lifespan. As essential data housing components, servers hold sensitive information that requires careful handling. Improperly decommissioning old IT devices can put your data center at risk for breaches. Luckily, here’s what to include on your data center decommission checklist to help you avoid a worst-case scenario.

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With global electronic waste increasing in the last five years, companies are working to do their part to mitigate the effects of waste on the environment. Unfortunately, the amount of e-waste that gets collected and recycled doesn’t compare to what ends up in local landfills due to improper disposal practices.

As a business owner, it falls within your commercial and social duty to ensure that you follow proper e-waste disposal procedures. If you are wondering how you can play a role, here are five electronic recycling mistakes companies must avoid when getting started.

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Electronic waste, also commonly known as e-waste, involves any electronic device at the end of its life cycle. Once that product becomes unusable, you might think about disposing of it in the trash. What else can you do with it—right? Unbeknownst to many, all electronics that we cherish contain toxic substances that, when mishandled, can cause harm to humans, animals, and the environment.

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Having new equipment in your business is exciting—however, making room for the new means getting rid of the old. It’s time to explore the best ways to dispose of old electronics, so you and your team know the proper procedure every time.

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When you clean up around the office, you’re bound to find plenty of supplies and equipment you

no longer use. Some of this could be moved into a storage room—or you could recycle them. Check out these common office items that should be recycled so you clean up your office the ecofriendly way!

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Eventually, the time will come to dispose of your computers, servers, and other IT equipment as technology updates. As your business gets ready to do this, look out for the mistakes to avoid when decommissioning IT equipment. Your hard drives hold valuable information on the company and your employees, so protect both by understanding these common errors.

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When the time comes to buy new laptops, computer, or other technology, you’ll have to get rid of the old. While you could recycle it, another option is to sell old equipment—the benefits of selling old IT equipment range from helping the environment to freeing up space.

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