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GES is 7th Largest E-Recycler in N.A.

alexa — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:42:43 +0000

Storage and Destruction Business Magazine has rated GES as the 7th largest e-recycler in North America! Follow this link to read the story: http://www.sdbmagazine.com/change-is-afoot-august.aspx

e-Waste Raises Concerns in Kenya

alexa — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:17:36 +0000

As is the case with many underdeveloped nations, Kenya is fighting to keep developed nations from depositing their e-waste on African soil. Because of rapid industrialization within the country itself, Kenya has a growing concern for disposal of its own electronics producing some 17,500 tonnes of ewaste per year.

More States are Determining Their Own Legislation

alexa — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:12:00 +0000

Wisconsin is one of the states that has received a lot of recognition lately in its electronics recycling standardizations. As of September 1st, it has become illegal to landfill electronics in the Dairy State. According to the Green Bay Press Gazette, Wisconsin is one of only 16 states banning electronics in landfills. Slightly less than half of the states within the U.S. have e-recycling legislation of some sort.

Managed Print Services – What Does It Mean for the Bottom Line?

alexa — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:51:57 +0000

These articles found in an MPSA newsletter, describe how more and more companies are using managed print servicing companies and finding that managed print services are in fact the best route to take when considering the bottom line.

Managed print services is just one of the many opportunities GES offers to its customers.

Click here to read about how more companies are using managed print servicing companies like GES.

Click here to read about how managed print services can affect your company’s bottom line.

India to Ban Imports of Electronics

alexa — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:27:01 +0000

India, like several other developing nations such as China and Ghana, has long taken the brunt of other, more developed nations’ garbage. Finally, however, India has had enough. Realizing that it is producing its own e-waste that must also be disposed of in a proper manner, India’s government is considering putting a ban on all ewaste imports. Read the Times of India article here.

Dress Designed with Recycled Wires

alexa — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:08:55 +0000

In an effort to address the issue of ewaste, designer Tina Sparkles has come up with some wirey ideas! Here’s her alternative to landfilling.

5 Things You Should Know About E-Waste

alexa — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:43:41 +0000

As Heather Clancy points out in her article about e-waste, it is becoming a growing concern for businesses and residents alike. Her five suggestions can be followed on a personal basis. If people would recognize this growing need and demand action, we all might be a little better off–especially those people in underdeveloped nations such as Ghana.

As R2 and e-Steward standards are compared, keep in mind that GES is BAN accredited and follows a strict zero landfill/no exporting rule.

Data Security in the MPS Sector

alexa — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:06:47 +0000

The president of the Managed Print Services Association wrote an informative article regarding data security in the MPS sector called “Who’s Stealing Your Documents?”. As more people become aware of how easily their information can be extracted from all types of used electronics–not just PCs, but printers and copiers as well-there will become an increasing desire to learn more about companies that can properly destroy data and insure against identity theft.

Ewaste in Ghana

alexa — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:54:03 +0000

Once again the New York Times describes in graphic detail the effect of improperly recycling one’s used electronics. Through these reports is the neccessity of responsible electronics recycling truly evident. All of GES’ downstream partners are audited to insure that no electronics are shipped overseas. To view the pictures, click here.

EPA’s Chief Administrator Cites eWaste as a US Priority.

alexa — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:15:21 +0000

Lisa Jackson, the EPA’s Chief Administrator, has announced that ewaste is one of the US’ six priorities regarding the environment. The details are available in this BAN press-release.

GES is BAN accredited and supports the organization in its efforts to illegalize ewaste exportation.