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Proof of ESG viability is how those initiatives improve economic well-being
By Connie Gentry – Freelance Writer, Triangle Business Journal
Aug 12, 2022
In what has become the summer of discontent across the stock market, Nasdaq finally recorded a success: On July 26, the stock exchange announced its ESG rating had risen from a mediocre BBB to an impressive AA, placing Nasdaq firmly in the leadership category within its industry for environmental, social and governance (ESG) resiliency.
The ratings are awarded by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), which evaluates more than 8,500 companies based on their ability to manage financially material ESG risks relative to peers in their specific industry. While MSCI has been assessing and measuring ESG performance for over 40 years, the principals of ESG have only recently gained solid purchase in the marketplace. READ MORE…
Why USB-C Is the Meryl Streep of Cables
From the New York Times — FARHAD MANJOO
If you bought a new phone, computer, game console or some other such device in the past few years, there’s a good chance that you’ve been charging it using a cable with at least one end that looks something like a squashed Tic Tac — a rectangular plug with rounded corners, about a tenth of an inch long and a third of an inch wide.
Officially, per the coalition of tech companies that determines this sort of thing, a connector of this shape is known as Universal Serial Bus Type-C. But its friends just call it USB-C — and I suspect that sooner or later we will all grow enormously friendly with this capable little cable. READ MORE
How to Buy Ethical and Eco-Friendly Electronics
From Wired - SIMON HILL
SEP 28, 2022 7:00 AM
WE ALL LOVE shiny new electronics. But every new smartphone or laptop comes with baggage. Weighing climate dread, terrible conditions for workers, energy usage, and worries over hellish e-waste graveyards can quickly kill your excitement about shopping for a new gadget. None of us wants to be complicit, but what can you do if these issues concern you?
Sadly, there’s no easy way to find ethically manufactured and eco-friendly electronics. But there are things you can do to reduce any negative impact your purchases may have. Here are a few ideas we've compiled—with the help of Tom Bryson, tech specialist at Ethical Consumer, a UK magazine that ranks brands based on a variety of categories, from environmental reporting to worker's rights. READ MORE…
TOP 10 SLEEK E-BIKES FOR ECO-FRIENDLY URBAN COMMUTING
BY SRISHTI MITRA 09/17/2022
In 2022, living more sustainably and consciously should be a priority for all of us, – whether it’s making changes in our daily lives, consumption, or even our means of transportation. Our typical fossil-fuel-consuming means of transportation need to be replaced by greener and more environment-friendly alternatives, and Electric Bicycles are an appealing option! Not only do they curb fuel consumption and reduce automotive emissions, but they’re also a healthy source of exercise for us! I mean, not only do we get to save the Earth from air pollution, but we can also get some intense cardio done. And they’re becoming an increasingly popular option day by day. It’s estimated that by 2023, the total number of electric bicycles in circulation around the world, will be 300 million, which is an exponential increase, from the 200 million back in 2019. It looks like everyone is slowly and steadily hopping onto the e-bicycle bandwagon! And, we’ve curated a whole range of innovative designs for you. From an e-bike that conquers all terrains to a portable e-bike made from a single piece of aluminum– we have a whole collection of sleek, modern, and super cool e-bikes for you! Read More….
How You Can Protect the Ocean and Help Save Marine Life from Home
Used with permission
The ocean is more than just a mysterious and beautiful place that sparks the imagination. Scientists say that approximately 50 to 80-percent of the earth’s oxygen production comes from our oceans. A variety of marine life requires a clean ocean to breathe and thrive. Today, the world’s oceans are facing unprecedented danger due to various issues, including overfishing, pollution, oil spills, and more. Climate change is also affecting ocean animals and the cleanliness of the sea. Whether you want to save the whales or just do your part to keep the oceans cleaner, there are several things we can all do at home to promote a cleaner, safer oceanic environment. Read on to discover ways to help protect the ocean and save marine life, all from your own home.
E-waste Recycling Market Forecast | Size To Expand Momentously Over 2022-2031
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June 21, 2022, 11:34
The recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) is a growing industry, with global sales expected to reach USD 29.5 billion by 2025.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Market.us extend presents detailed insights and a adapt forecast of the "E-waste Recycling market" in a new report titled, "E-waste Recycling Market Growth | Promising Growth Opportunities and Forecast by 2031" .
The United States generated the most e-waste in 2016, according to a study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). More than 50 percent of all e-waste comes from consumer electronics. The materials that make up an e-device can include plastics, metals, glass and other materials. E-waste consists of more than just old smartphones and computer monitors.
As a result, The report states that the overall global E-waste Recycling market will projected to expand at 7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), revenues are envisaged to exceed from USD 2024.2 Mn in revenue by 2018. Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the E-waste Recycling market witnessed stagnated sales in 2021. The rising demand from the industry is contributing to the E-waste Recycling market growth (pre-pandemic) status in 2022. READ MORE…
WHY IS RECYCLING E-WASTE SO IMPORTANT? HERE ARE THE TOP REASONS
By: Daniel Hall Daniel Hall is an experienced digital marketer, author and world traveler.
The relevance of recycling and its good influence extends beyond forests and land, particularly to the sea and oceans, which are particularly polluted due to all (e-) waste flowing into the water.
Mining E-Waste for Precious Metals: Could It Save the Planet?
MAY. 9 2022, PUBLISHED 2:27 P.M. ET
APPEARING IN GREENMATTERS
Although there are many contributing factors to air and water pollution, and climate change overall, a leading contributor is e-waste. Consumers are continuously tossing old electronics in the trash — as opposed to properly recycling them — which leaves quite a bit of toxic waste in landfills. But also, it wastes precious metals which could easily be reused for new electronics.
That's why climate scientists are pushing people to "mine e-waste," not planet Earth.
Gaming Computer Video Card Prices Dropping - Good news for computer recycling near me
Laptops, desktops, gaming computers - new or computer recycling near me, with or without corporate pickup. Graphics card prices are coming down.
GPU prices are finally coming down after being stuck in an upward trajectory for the past year or so. According to prices on various Indian retailers, and more widely, around the world, GPU prices have started falling when compared to the past few weeks.
And there is still more to come – prices of some popular graphics cards are still over 25% more than the maximum retail prices set by the manufacturers.
How Soaring E Waste Pollution Is Putting Lives at Risk
BY APRIL MILLERAMERICASMAR 3RD 2022
It’s no secret that humans generate all manners of waste. Residential and commercial waste exist, including municipal, animal and industrial, radioactive or hazardous waste, and more. It must then be managed through reusing, recycling, storage, treatment or disposal. Most of it is sent to one of the many landfills scattered throughout the country.
One type of waste that people may not be aware of is electronic waste, more commonly known as e-waste. E-waste is becoming a more significant issue, especially as we become more dependent on technology. Below, we will learn more about e-waste, how big an issue e-waste is, and what type of impact a growing amount of e waste pollution has on the environment. READ MORE…
Thank You!
We appreciate our community and are glad to be able to serve our local residents, schools, organizations and businesses. We’ve had a record year in the amount of ewaste recycled, computers donated and sold, interns trained and money donated to schools and school foundations.
We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to doing even more in the New Year! Wishing you all the very best and hoping for a safe, healthy and prosperous (however you may define that) 2022.
TE Hits 100 Tons
Triangle Ecycling Has Kept 100 Tons of Toxic Ewaste Out of Durham’s Landfill Year-to-Date.
Imagine a convoy of 14 trailer trucks packed full of old computers, printers, monitors, batteries and other discarded electronics pulling up to the dump and dropping it into a big hole to leach toxins into the earth for the next 1,000 years. One Durham small business/nonprofit has prevented that from happening, this year alone.
Triangle Ecycling, announced today that it has recycled the benchmark weight of 100 tons of toxic ewaste since January 2021. Now in its 11th year of serving the Triangle Community, the grand total is many times that.
Larry Herst, Founder/CEO said, “We are grateful to be able to support the businesses, schools and organizations from downtown Durham, Raleigh, RTP and beyond that use our recycling services. These clients and our individual community customers using our free drop-off help us to make a positive environmental impact.”
“And that number doesn’t include the more than 1,000 computers we have refurbished this year and donated to local nonprofits and students or sold to support our educational program. We even pull old processors from desktops before recycling to remarket and play a small role in reducing the chip shortage that has disrupted the global supply chain,” added Herst.
Triangle Ecycling is a triple bottom line business that gives 10% of its profits to the Durham Public Schools Foundation in support of Digital Equity. It works closely with the CTE Division of DPS and Durham Tech through its semester-long internship program which has graduated over 140 students. In the past month it has established a computer lab for the Thresholds nonprofit, donated laptops for the DPS Student of the Month and provided computers to mothers graduating from the Families Moving Forward residency program.
Triangle Ecycling is self-sustaining but this year it established Ecycling4Good, to raise funds for a coalition of environmentally-oriented Durham nonprofits empowering community members to support their work during this difficult pandemic year.
Apple faces shareholder action targeting repair policy
Updated: September 16, 2021
by Colin Staub ESCRAP NEWS
An environment-focused investment firm this month filed a shareholder resolution with Apple, asking the OEM to move away from its “restrictive” product repair policies.
Green Century Capital Management on Sept. 9 announced the shareholder proposal. Through the resolution process, Apple shareholders may be asked to vote on the measure at the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Apple shares make up 3.71% of one fund managed by Green Century, which is based in Portland, Maine.
“Investors are extremely concerned about Apple’s disingenuous combination of promoting environmental sustainability while inhibiting product repair,” Green Century President Leslie Samuelrich said in a release. “The company risks losing its reputation as a climate leader if it does not cease its anti-repair practices.”
Growing Threat of E-waste Affecting Millions of Children Worldwide, WHO Warns
Please help @TrianglEcycling address this global environmental/humanitarian crisis by bringing your electronics in for recycling. 9:30-5 weekdays. It's free.
Growing Threat of E-waste Affecting Millions of Children Worldwide, WHO Warns
E-Waste is the Fastest Growing Waste Stream Globally by 5X
And only 17% of all electronics are being responsibly recycled.
Learn more from this video by one of the industry leaders. CLICK HERE.
Researchers Race to (Literally) Dissolve the Issue of E-Waste
By Adrian Gibbons - All About Circuits
New studies pose the question, "What if we could combat e-waste by dissolving obsolete electronic parts?" Meanwhile, the right-to-repair movement grows.
With 50 million tons of e-waste produced yearly, the race is on to find a solution to the growing mound of electronic waste. Recycling is one solution, and the other option is reusing aging electronics, especially cell phones. READ MORE…
Leading Teachers Focus on Sustainability Education
FROM THE SAMSUNG NEWSROOM…
“E-waste is something I was unaware of as being a problem,” said Covey Denton, a K-8 teacher from Sallie B. Howard School of the Arts and Science in North Carolina. “I have always just taken old electronics to my local electronics store to be ‘recycled.’ I definitely think educating consumers about the hazards and need to recycle E-waste properly is important for the good of our environment.” READ MORE…
Inside the Olympics' circularity strategy
Director & Senior Analyst, Circular Economy
GreenBiz Group
One hundred percent of the approximately 5,000 medals awarded at the Tokyo games this year will be made from gold, silver and bronze extracted from the used consumer electronics sourced from people across Japan. READ MORE….
20 Staggering E-Waste Facts in 2021
FROM EARTH911.COM
It feels as if electronics were made to be thrown out every year, right? From mobile phones that just happen to die right when your contract is over to televisions that become obsolete as soon as a larger, thinner version debuts.
While every generation of electronics gets a little more efficient, we should make our phones, tablets, TVs, and computers last as long as possible to reduce the amount of e-waste sent to landfills — and most of our electronics still go unrecycled. Most surprising of all, though, is the billions of dollars worth of precious metals and rare-earth elements that go into landfills each year because of carelessly disposed of electronics. Countries are literally throwing away money every day. MORE…