It’s pretty much impossible to not be aware of the many benefits from recycling. It saves many of the earth’s resources, helps reduce the amount of waste found in landfills, and encourages people to find other ways to use the used items around their homes and offices. Most of us are familiar with recycling standards […]

Computers and laptops have been a part of daily life for quite some time now. The days of only using a computer in places like libraries and schools is over. As you well know, very few American households are without at least one computer. There are few businesses that operate without computers. Also, as you […]

When people think of computer recycling, they tend to focus on the computer itself. Many tend to forget the hazardous materials that exist within computer monitors as well. Monitor recycling is super important because of the toxic innards that can help ruin the environment, air, and take up unnecessary space in our nation’s landfills. The […]

Most people think they have the concept of recycling down pat — even if they don’t participate. Most consumers know that recycling is available and that it’s probably important, so the concept of reusing everyday household items like plastics and metals through recycling is common knowledge. The same goes for businesses. Many consumers and businesses […]

At ProTek recycling, we have a large service area. If we take into account our computer and electronics recycling in New York City alone, there are a multitude of healthcare providers and roughly 180 hospitals that probably hold patient data in digital storage. Is My Personal Health Data Safe on Electronic Storage Devices? This is […]

With landfills containing dangerous chemicals from electronics disposal and more and more fines being handed out for failure to comply with federal recycling laws, businesses would be wise to encourage employees to recycle more. One drawback to increasing the volume of recycled computers and electronics in the workplace is education and dedicated places to do […]

Under the Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge, some big brands in the electronics industry are being recognized by the EPA. Companies such as Best Buy, Dell, Sprint, and Samsung have been name SMM Electronics Challenge champions. Among those recognized by the EPA, Best Buy, Dell, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Sprint, and Staples contributed […]