Today, the world relies on electronic systems and devices that are essentially meant to last several years. Tons of natural resources are extracted each day to produce semiconductor chips and other related components. “These will eventually be mounted on printed circuit boards (PCB) and will effectively become the brain of most pieces of industrial technology,” …
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Reduce E-Waste with a Universal Charging Standard
We all have a drawer full of old, tangled electronic devices chargers from the many devices we used to own. Each year, a new phone, tablet, laptop, etc., is introduced to consumers and with this new piece of technology, comes yet another cord. In September 2021, “The European Union proposed a new regulation that would …
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The Morgan Stanley Data Breach
In 2016, Morgan Stanley, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company, terminated a contract with its long-term ITAD vendor to save costs after a mismanaged data center decommissioning task in 2016. The data breach surfaced in July 2020—Morgan Stanley notified their clients that their personal data could be potentially compromised. These data security …
Intel Corp.’s Response to the Global Chip Shortage
On September 7, 2021, Intel Corp. announced, “It could spend up to $95 billion to build as many as eight new semiconductor manufacturing plants in Europe, as part of its response to the ongoing global chip shortage.” (Mike Wheatley, Silicon Angle, 2021). Intel plans to build two new chip factories in Europe. There could be …
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Recycle Responsibly with Lifespan
At Lifespan, we pride ourselves in working towards building a better planet and brighter future, by responsibly recycling your obsolete assets the right way. With approximately 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste produced each year, Lifespan is dedicated to providing smart, environmentally friendly disposal programs to support sustainability on many fronts. Lifespans recycle expertise is certified …
FTC Votes to Enforce Right to Repair
Big news! In July 2021, an open commission meeting was held by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where members voted unanimously to enforce the laws around Right to Repair to ensure that US consumers will be able to repair their personal electronic and automotive devices! This vote is a huge win for the US Right …
Protect Your Right to Repair
The Right to Repair Association supports the right to repair products that we own. As a member of the Right to Repair Association, Lifespan strongly supports this movement. We recognize that manufacturers have been increasingly developing products that are less repair friendly, and have resulted in impacts for consumers, businesses, and the environment. The article, …
Electronic Waste and The Circular Economy
Electronic devices are a key component in today’s world. The average household is likely to have purchased 100s of technology devices over the past decade. Cellphones, TVs, computers, tablets and gaming systems are not built to last a lifetime and choosing to repair such devices can be as costly as buying a replacement. “E-waste presents …
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E-Waste: An Emerging Health Risk
E-waste volumes continue to surge globally each year. In 2019, global e-waste grew by 21% in five years, equating to approximately 53.6 million metric tonnes of produced e-waste. “Effective and binding action is urgently required to protect the millions of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide whose health is jeopardized by the informal processing of …
Security Culture
Incorporating security awareness into your company culture is important for building security maturity and influencing positive results. A well-put-together security culture boosts a business or organization’s overall security position. It also encourages IT and end-users to collaborate in detecting malicious activity that could lead to a security attack. Security awareness and training are pertinent for …
