ITAD & Sustainability

According to the World Economic Forum, 50 million tons of e-waste are produced each year and is now known to be the fastest-growing waste stream issue in the world. By 2050, the amount of produced e-waste is expected to double, due to an increase in demand for devices. The volume of retired assets is also …

Tech Giant Apple Supports IT Recycling Initiatives

Lifespan is thrilled to hear tech giant Apple upgraded its robot technology back in 2021 to recover rare earth magnets that are destroyed in the shredding process. This upgrade allows their “Daisy” robot to disassemble 23 different iPhone models. Along with this upgrade, Apple has also made efforts to improve semi-automated tools including 3D-printed tools, …

Corporate Social Responsibility

What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company or organization be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. (Investopedia, 2022). By practicing corporate social responsibility, companies can be conscious of the kind of impact they are having on all aspects of society, …

Sustainable IT Practices

There are several benefits associated with embracing sustainable IT practices within a business. However, “going green” is not considered the same thing as sustainability, as it is more associated with an organization’s holistic approach and capabilities. “Despite the many benefits of sustainable IT, organizations are paying little attention to the carbon footprint of their IT …

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 …

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 …