4 Facts about Technology Recycling that You May Not Know

1.  99% or more of the material in corporate electronics can be recycled, if it is processed by a certified technology recycler. All of the metals get sorted, smelted and eventually reused to manufacture new items.  The properties of plastic change each time they are recycled, so the plastics from electronic devices usually get made …

Are All Computer Recyclers The Same?

All computer recyclers are not the same.  There are three important factors that should be taken into consideration when choosing a computer recycler: certification, geographic reach and breadth of services.  Choosing the right partner will protect your company reputation, ensure compliance with regulations and make the electronic disposition process easy to manage. Certification   Industry …

5 Point Data Erasure Checklist to Reduce Corporate Liability

Data erasure is time-consuming, cumbersome and complicated by the need to adhere to numerous regulations, including: HIPAA/HITECH, FACTA, SOX, GLB and FERPA.  The complexities and in-depth knowledge required to achieve responsible data erasure are the reasons many businesses choose to partner with an expert data erasure vendor to handle compliance, audit, and environmental processes on …

How to Reduce Corporate Risk with Compliant Data Destruction

Disposing of old technology and the data they hold can be a significant security risk for your company. The method of disposal also present a risk of environmental hazard.  When discarded technology ends up in the wrong hands or gets disposed of improperly, the resulting damages can be costly for companies to remedy.  Disposition and …

Lifespan Earns a Spot in the Inc.500|5000 for the Third Year in a Row

Lifespan Ranks No.1856 on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 149% Newton, MA, August 21, 2012 — Inc. magazine today again included Lifespan in its annual Inc. 500|5000- an exclusive list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s …

Lifespan Announces Participation On Solid State Drive Task Force

Contact: Cindy Miller Lifespan (303) 832-7076 Cindy.miller@lifespanrecycling.com For Immediate Release: Newton, MA.  July 27, 2012.  Lifespan announced that company President Dag Adamson is a founding member of a task force formed by NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) to study Solid State Drive (SSD) data destruction.  The task force is to be composed of industry …

Lifespan Recognized in Inc. Magazine America’s 100 Top Job Creators: Hire Power Awards Announced

Lifespan Ranks in top 10 of Environmental Services Companies for Job Creation Newton, MA  Dec 6, 2012 – Lifespan has been featured in the inaugural ranking of Inc.’s Hire Power Awards, recognizing the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the past three years. Lifespan generated 39 jobs from 2008 to 2011, placing …

Lifespan Among First to Receive NAID Onsite Sanitization Certification

Contact:Cindy MillerLifespan(303) 832-7076Cindy.miller@lifespanrecycling.com For Immediate Release: Denver, CO – Jan. 24, 2012 – Lifespan announced today that it is one of the first companies to receive NAID (National Association for Information Destruction) certification for onsite data sanitization. This certification is in addition to the previous NAID certifications Lifespan has held since 2008. Lifespan has become a leader …

Lifespan Again Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000

Contact: Brooks Hoffman Lifespan Technology Recycling (781) 239-8154brooks.hoffman@lifespanrecycling.com For Immediate Release: Newton, MA – August 22, 2011 – Lifespan Technology Recycling announced today that the company has once again been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list, a compendium of the most entrepreneurial and fastest growing companies in America. The company was also included in …

Lifespan Establishes New Lease Returns Division to Hold Open House for ELFA Conference

Contact:Brooks HoffmanLifespan Technology Recycling(781) 239-­8154brooks.hoffman@lifespanrecycling.com For Immediate Release: Newton, MA – March 17, 2011 – Lifespan Technology Recycling today announced the opening of a new division for lease returns – Lifespan Technology Asset Management (“LTAM”). The new division offers leasing companies and other organizations the flexibility of handling large quantities of equipment with customized programs, including line item …