Regulatory compliance, especially in the ITAD industry, is a very vital component. I.T. asset disposition companies, including Lifespan, deal with valuable inventory for resale; data destruction and erasure of sensitive information; promote environmental stewardship through proper recycling of retired I.T. assets; comply with specific processes and protocols; adhere to health and safety standards. Executing regulatory …
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COVID-19 and the Global E-Waste Crisis
The once traditional office space has turned into a deserted area, as numerous employers have chosen to shift their employees to remote settings due to the impacts of COVID-19. With this shift, many have adapted to remote work environments—using their laptops, second screens and other technology from the comfort of their home. But what about …
Minimize E-Waste with the Right-to-Repair Movement
The Right-to-Repair movement is aimed to save consumers money while ensuring longer product lifespan and minimizing e-waste by eliminating planned obsolescence. By definition, “Right-to-Repair is a category of laws that require manufacturers of consumer electronics and other goods to build their products in a way that allows customers to repair their products without having to …
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Don’t Toss Your Tech: Recycle It!
Nowadays, many people around the globe carry electronic devices with them each day. Whether it be a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, we have constant digital access capabilities on a 24/7 basis. Electronic use has become more common in our daily lives and many individuals feel they need the latest technology with the release of new …
Stay Secure with Remote Work
As the world has transitioned to remote work settings due to the impacts of COVID-19, many have equipped their home offices with the technological tools needed to complete the necessary day-to-day tasks required for their job roles. According to Gartner, remote work is here and here to stay. With this perspective, employees and businesses must …
Sustainability
At Lifespan, we recognize environmental stewardship as an important component of our business. We are committed to implementing sustainable practices at every point of our process with the end goal of helping to minimize corporate pollution and contribute to a greener future. We take pride in being a leader in responsible I.T. recycling, and creating …
Reduce, Reuse THEN Recycle.
In recent years, the global recycling industry has been highly criticized. Only 9 percent of plastic is being recycled in North America as most of our plastic is being dumped and burned overseas. China has recently enforced an import ban on large quantities of recycling resulting in industries scrambling for new markets and ways to …
Apple Shifts Towards ‘Right to Repair’
In recent news, Apple has announced that they are taking steps towards “Right to Repair,” granting select independent repair shops the ability to repair iPhones by supplying authentic parts and diagnostics. As it currently stands, Right to Repair teams are being formed for 2020 to meet with state legislators and discuss the state of affairs …
Lifespan Technology Offering Seamless Transition of ITAD Needs to Arrow Electronics Customers
PRESS RELEASE July 18th, 2019 (Markham, ON) – Lifespan Technology extends its services and resources to all former Arrow Electronics customers and partners amidst the recent announcement the former company will be winding down its IT asset disposition business. In light of Arrow’s statements that it has mobilized to cease operations as a personal computer …
Responsible Business
Lifespan contributes to Responsible Business by doing ITAD right. As a company that has lead the way with responsible ITAD practices, Lifespan has always looked ahead for new possibilities and events that guide our industry to deliver a positive impact on the sustenance of our planet. Recently, Vito Arminio, Managing Director of Lifespan International’s West Coast …
