Posts Tagged ‘Responsible Recycling’
Top Three Reasons to Watch What You Throw in the Trash
Did you know that last year alone, over 660 million pounds of electronics were recycled? Even though this is great progress, still more can be done globally and domestically. What many companies don’t realize is that what they are throwing away can actually be valuable commodities. Waste costs for businesses have become another bill paid just as…
Read MoreThe Countdown Begins!
We are now officially 9 days away from one of our BIGGEST e-cycle events of the year – the ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycling Drive! This year celebrates ABC-13’s 9th annual event, and CompuCycle has been a part of this event for 8 years now! We encourage Houstonians to drop-off their e-waste materials to help…
Read More4th Annual Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest
The 4th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest was held on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at the University of Houston. The event’s purpose was to aid economically disadvantaged students grades K-5, who reside in the City of Houston, to prepare for the new school year. The Back to School Fest is a great opportunity for families…
Read MoreThe World Cup Spikes Desperate Need for Electronic Recycling Program
The 2014 World Cup has now come and gone, but it has left many Brazilians scratching their heads on what to do now. (And no, we aren’t just talking about their soccer team!) The Situation in Brazil As the event is getting nearer, the sales of the TV sets have skyrocketed in Brazil.…
Read MoreE-waste makes it into the dictionary
Merriam-Webster has revealed 150 new words that will be added to its collegiate dictionary this year. Among them are silly fad words like; selfie, hashtag, and baby bump. But the one new word on the list that caught our eye here at CompuCycle was e-waste. “So many of these new words show the impact of online connectivity to our…
Read MoreHistory of the Recycling Symbol
The triple arrowed logo has become the universal recycling symbol, but did you know that the design originally started as a money-making idea for a Chicago-based packaging company? Or that the logo was created as part of a design contest to mark the first official Earth Day? The recycling symbol came into a global…
Read MoreChoose CompuCycle!
It is a crucial decision for any business to choose their electronics recycler. You have to make sure that you hire the right company to manage your IT assets and their recycling. The risks attached with this decision are significant as your company’s sensitive data is on the line, and there are financial and legal…
Read MoreWays to Recycle More in 2014
Let’s be honest. New Year’s resolutions are easier said than done. But what if this year, you make a resolution that will benefit not only you but also the world around you? CompuCycle encourages you to do just that in the upcoming year. Here are some new and fun ways to reduce your carbon footprint…
Read MoreRecycle with CompuCycle during the Holidays
TVs, cell phones, laptops, and tablets are common gifts that millions of people receive every holiday season. While getting new gadgets is exciting, have you stopped to think about what happens to your old electronics? Sadly last year, 384,000,000 electronics ended up in landfills, exposing Americans to toxic chemicals. If you plan on receiving new…
Read MoreProud to Create Jobs with Easter Seals Greater Houston
You may have seen some of our teasers lately about some big news we’ve wanted to share. We’re finally able and, might we add, very excited to announce our newest partnership with Easter Seals Greater Houston, a local nonprofit organization that serves people of all ages with all kinds of disabilities and their families. Through…
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