**
Electronic waste" may be defined as all secondary computers, entertainment
device electronics, mobile phones, and other items such as television sets and
refrigerators.
**
Rapid technology change, low initial cost, and with planned obsolescence have
resulted in a fast-growing surplus of electronic waste in the UK.
** Like
virgin material mining and extraction, recycling of materials from electronic
scrap has raised concerns over toxicity and carcinogenicity of some of its
substances and processes.
** While the tide is changing, the unfortunate truth is that a lot of
computer equipment still winds up in landfills, leaching toxic materials
into the soil and groundwater. With a little bit of extra effort, you
can take a greener path.
** There are several different ways to remove the data from your hard
drive. One way is to use software that erases the drive completely.
However, there's no way to guarantee that this software will effectively
destroy all the data. A better option is to take the drive to Able IT
Logistics Ltd.
** These days, any computer that is more than 3 years old will be
noticeably slower in its performance than a computer that has been
manufactured in the last few months.
** The threshold for establishing refuse as hazardous waste is the
toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TCLP) of the waste. The
computer monitor being the main concern.
** The first step is to realize that most computer equipment that is
stored "for a rainy day" will almost certainly never get used.
** After upgrading computer systems, most organizations store their old
computers, which serve as backup equipment in case newer computers break
down. These old computers often sit in storage well beyond their
potential useful life.
** Businesses experiencing a transition due to moving or expanding are
likely to dig up some computer relics. Disposing of these items in a
lawful, secure, and responsible manner can be a challenge. The best way
for companies to deal with end-of-life IT disposal issues is to use Able
IT Logistics Ltd.
** Managing the total life cycle of corporate assets reduces costs and
improves your ability to more easily dispose of equipment properly.
** Electronic waste, e-waste, e-scrap, or Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) describes loosely discarded, surplus,
obsolete, broken, electrical or electronic devices.
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Computer recycling nowadays is easy to do and very commonplace as
computers can be easily refurbished in order to provide 3rd world
countries with older yet
functioning models of computers. Disposing of computers properly is
extremely important because if you sell your computer or give it away then
the person who
receives it has unlimited access to all of your personal information that
was stored on it. If you leave your computer in the street for anyone to
take away, then they would be able to access this private information as
well.
In a day and age where it is easy to steal someone's identity with such a
small amount of information, and companies are reaping the benefits of "ID
Theft
Prevention" plans, it is sad to think that a smart adult would forget how
much personal information they've got stored on their computer. Every time
you enter
and save a small piece of personal information into a computer, it remains
in the hard drive and usually takes a computer expert to wipe your
computer clean of all of the tiny bits of your personal information. Any
time you save a password or send an e-mail, that information remains no
matter how many times you clean the "cookies" and free up some memory.
Any time you order something over the internet using a credit card number,
that number gets sent to the company and is usually stored in their memory
so that
the next time you visit their website, shopping and paying is quicker and
easier. As many as 14 million People worldwide have their identity stolen
every year, but sadly, most of these victims are cautious consumers who
happen to be targeted because of one little mistake. Disposing of your
computer the wrong way could be the one little mistake that your creepy
neighbor is waiting on in order for them to gain access to an abundance of
your personal information.
With your personal information at the tip of their fingers, identity
thieves can easily commit fraud by opening up new credit cards under your
name and billing
address, using your social security number to obtain illegal employment,
get a loan or mortgage under your name, or even just an ID card with your
name and their picture. There are no limits to what an identity thief can
do with your personal information, and their reach stretches further if
they have access to your e-mail accounts and internet pay systems.
The best way to protect yourself against identity theft is obviously to be
a conscious consumer when it comes to using your credit cards, watch your
credit history and make sure that details such as billing statements
coincide with your personal records. It's important to watch what and
where you spend your money, and to make sure it's only you doing the
spending with your accounts.
It's okay to save personal information on your computer, as long as your
computer remains in your hands. Once you are done with a computer either
because it's old or broken or you're ready for an upgrade, there is only
one safe way to dispose or recycle your old computer. In order to insure
safety of your personal data and comply with environmental standards for
computer disposal, your computer must be sent to a computer disposal or
recycling company. Businesses such as those will properly dismantle a
non-useable computer or will remove all of your personal information so
that the computer is ready to be refurbished. Either way, years worth of
your personal information that you entered into your computer will be
properly wiped away and the theft of your identity via your trashed
computer will no longer be a concern.
Courtesy: Sam Brown, a environmentalist, specializes in solutions to help
reduce waste. Article Base
UK
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