Posts Tagged ‘e-scrap’
What is E-Waste?
If you’re using any type of electronic devices, chances are you’re generating e-waste. According to a recent National Geographic article, the average American household generates over 176 pounds of electronic waste every year, and that e-waste accounts for over 70% of the toxic heavy-metal waste found in many of the world’s landfills. But, what IS e-waste, and what…
Read MoreAugusta Data Storage Releases 2017 Environmental Report
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is already here. 2017 was a pretty big year for our organization, our parent company, Ellefson Transportation Group, celebrated 50 years, and Augusta Data Storage turned 25! In addition, we also saw the completion of our new records storage facility, which will allow us space to store over 100,000…
Read MoreE-Waste Disposal – What You Need to Know
Before you can dive into the how and why of e-waste recycling, it’s important to know what items qualify as “e-waste.” In today’s digital age, electronic devices are becoming obsolete faster than in any other time in history, additionally with people pushing for more energy efficient items, or devices with more power, the constant desire for…
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