Why is there an e-waste problem?
You may have heard about the increase in electronic waste, but why is there such an e-waste problem? What is e-waste? E-waste is short for ‘electronic waste’. It refers to any electrical item with a plug that has come to the end of its useful life. Th...
E-waste and GDPR – how to comply
Today, it’s impossible not to rely on electronic items for both business and socially. Your electronics have come to the end of their life. Do you know what to do regarding disposing of electrical items without harming the environment and compromising y...
How long does a hard drive last?
We heavily rely on hard disk drives to keep our electronical items running smoothly both for work and leisure. A hard drive is a storage device contained inside electronic items such as PC’s, laptops and photocopiers that acts as secondary storage, cont...
Can electronic waste be re-used?
When thinking about the disposal of electronic waste, you may be wondering what to do with it. In this article we tackle whether electronic waste can be reused, and what to do with it when it cannot be salvaged. What is e-waste? E-waste or (electronic was...
When agile working creates redundant IT
With the right to flexible working available to employees, companies now have a duty to consider any requests from their staff. Flexible and agile working are becoming integral parts of our working culture. With exponential advances in technology we enjoy...
Do you know what WEEE stands for?
EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive came into force in the UK 2007, becoming law in 2014 and simply encompasses any electronic item attached a plug. It is primarily a producer and distributor waste law and seeks to control the re...
Has your Electrical Equipment come to the end of it’s life?
We’ve all heard in the news about that impact that single use plastics such as drinks bottles and plastic bags are having on our environment. When your electrical equipment breaks or you upgrade, do you know what to do with your old items? With regard t...
Seven Facts about the Humble Hard Disk Drive
The hard disk drive has changed our world beyond all recognition since it’s invention in the 20th century. As it’s built into our computer it’s invisible to us, so we take the hard drive for granted… Out of sight out of mind Here, we look at some ...