When your business recycles computer parts and other electronic equipment, the impact is counted in big numbers.
The United States generated 6.92 million tons of e waste in 2019. Yet, it only recycled 15% of the materials. If you also consider the value of raw materials in those discarded electronics added up to $7.49 billion, you can easily see the waste is staggering.
If the pandemic threw off your efforts to recycle electronics, market dynamics make this the ideal time to regroup.
Most businesses want to recycle electronics but following through is not always as easy. Employee turnover and other issues can make the company lose focus on e recycling.
When it comes to creating an effective e waste management strategy, there’s no one size fits all.
Among corporate buzzwords, “sustainability” is here to stay. The drive to build a sustainable operation is not only a moral imperative, consumers also reward companies that show a real commitment to doing what’s right for the environment, according to several studies.
Corporate e waste is the inevitable reality of modern business. But by getting the disposition right, you can make it part of your green pitch.
We generate more electronic waste today than ever before in history. Data centers, IoT technology, smartphones, ventilation equipment, GPS systems — the list is endless and growing. The Americas alone produced 13.1 metric tonnes (Mt) of e-waste in 2019. In just four years, the global e waste management market is projected to hit $40 billion.
The B Corporation Certification sets the gold standard for good business. Now, GER seeks to join the race to the top.
At Global Electronic Recycling, we call ourselves the “GER team” for a reason. The way we treat each other is, after all, a telling indication of the way we treat our customers. When our team members thrive, so will your business. Now, we seek to make official our effort to be a force for good.
Here’s how to take action on your sustainability policy and achieve your corporate e recycling goals
Establishing sustainability goals has become second nature to most companies. Some of you may have entire departments dedicated to sustainable practices, while others may have hired a director to take charge of anything environmental. The challenging part is often what comes next: translating the goals into action. That is particularly true for corporate e recycling.
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