Phone Systems: Energy Consumption and E-waste | GreenTek Solutions

Get the facts on energy consumption, e-waste, and environmental impact caused by phone systems. Learn how to reduce your contribution to this global problem today!

How To Find The Right ITAD Provider To Reach Your ESG Goals

E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, producing around 50 million tons of electronic trash every year; by 2050, e-waste production is expected to reach 100M tons.

Not only have online learning, hybrid work, and widespread digitization started to contribute more and more to the e-waste problem, organizations of all sizes are struggling to handle the day-to-day issues of what to do with IT equipment that’s past its prime or no longer fits their IT strategy.

ITAD vs. Electronic Recycling Companies

To improve performance and security, businesses tend to upgrade their IT equipment every 2 or 3 years, which also implies sending tons of valuable IT Assets to the e-waste mountain. Therefore, businesses choose either an ITAD partner or an electronic recycling company to get rid of their equipment responsibly.

ITAD facilities and how they help others manage their IT assets.

ITAD facilities like GreenTek Solutions provide a wide range of professional services to help companies of all industries manage their discarded or outdated IT Assets. These services can include the buyback of IT equipment, tape shredding, e-waste recycling, data destruction, and more.

Where does America's e-waste end up?

Electronic waste (e-waste for short) is a growing concern as our reliance on electronic equipment increases. When devices are discarded, they often end up in landfills, where they can have negative impacts on the environment and the health of people living nearby. In addition, much of the e-waste produced in our country is shipped overseas, particularly to countries with lower labor costs, such as China.