If you received new electronics this holiday season, congratulations! Electronics are one of the most popular gifts to receive. If you got a new electronic device or an extra set of headphones for your tablet, why not take the opportunity to get rid of the ones that have been sitting…

This time of year is a big one for those saving up for that new laptop or smartphone. It’s also a dangerous time as people throw out old electronics and update their home computers with the latest models. If not done properly, both of these actions can lead to losing…

At the end of the year, we often find ourselves needing to make space at our offices. Items have been accumulating all year long, and much of the time they’re outdated devices that no longer fit into the framework of our businesses. …

Rare earth & precious metals are vital components to computing devices. For years we’ve been mining, extracting these metals from the earth to satiate the public’s need for new technology. With all the environmental difficulties in the world today along with the knowledge that we have a seemingly endless supply…

The Personal and Environmental Benefits of Recycling — Around the world, the problem of electronic waste is growing. Globally, only 17.4% of e-waste is properly recycled every year. Today’s computer and electronic equipment contains many components that can damage the environment and human health. In addition to environmental damage, improperly recycled e-waste can also lead to sensitive data…

If you have electronics that you no longer have a use for, you may be wondering what should be done with them. The responsible, eco-conscious action to take is bringing them to a reputable, experienced recycler like R2 Recycling. …

There are a number of prevalent theories out there with regard to the concept of climate change. Many believe that it is man-made, while others attribute recent occurrences to a natural part of our planetary evolution. Wherever you may stand on the matter, it is universally agreed upon that we…

Take a look around your home and you will find that you have more electronic devices than ever before. There’s no doubt that from your morning coffee to the podcast you listen to on your smartphone when going to bed, technology has made things in your life possible that did…

Anyone who follows matters pertaining to the environment will tell you that plastic is one of the worst pollutants on our planet, which is an unfortunate by-product of society’s reliance on it for items too numerous to mention. In particular, with the use of plastic as a part of electronic…