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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unfortunately, Kentucky is not one of the states that is regulating ewaste.  Fortunately, GES is accredited by BAN as an e-Steward, which insures our customers that we do not export our electronics, and neither do our downstream partners.

To continue reading about the U.S. Government Accountability Organization and its involvement with regulating national standards for ewaste, click here.

This is the beginning of a proposal set forth by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).  Since we’ve been posting about national regulations, I wanted to include this rather intensive report.  Certainly, a lot of good information can be found within, and one will gain a better understanding of our nation’s circumstances and the alternatives available to us by spending a few minutes looking it over. 

Electronic Waste: Considerations for Promoting Environmentally Sound Reuse and Recycling

The following article by Tech World, encourages users to incorporate the primary recycling principle, reuse whenever possible.  This is a service that GES offers all of its customers whenever possible.  There are times when technology is rendered obsolete.  Even so, there are often parts within those products that can be salvaged known as FRU, or field replacement unit.  Providing companies and people with the opportunities to purchase various FRU is yet another service offered by GES.  To inquire about available FRU for your own business or personal computer, please contact us at sales@gesrecycles.com. 

To read more about reusing electronics products, http://news.techworld.com/green-it/3235024/computer-aid-reuse-dont-recycle-old-pcs/

Lexington, KY – Electronic products waste, known as “e-waste,” with its huge volume and hazardous nature, poses a daunting challenge for our times. Global Environmental Services (GES), founded in 2008 by Kenny Gravitt, has stepped up to that challenge with a business model that distinguishes it from other recyclers.

Click the link below for the full story from Business Lexington.

Bluegrass company a leader in e-waste