Top 3 E-Waste Recycling Fails of 2015 This year, e-waste recycling made great strides in being recognized as one of the most important things big businesses can do to help control operational costs, mitigate risk, and help protect the environment. But, while so many ethical companies embraced proper e-waste disposal and earned e-Stewards certification in 2015, many still chose to practice illegal techniques for getting rid of unwanted electronics. Unfortunately for some, they found themselves making front-page headlines. Here are the top three e-waste recycling fails of 2015. #1: Michigan […]
Within the electronics recycling industry, a lot of attention is paid to e-Stewards certification because it is one of the most identifying factors looked for by a business when it is searching for a reliable provider of e-waste disposal. But, how is this prestigious certification earned and why is it one of the most important certifications in the field? The Steps to Earning e-Stewards Certification There are ten stages required to earn a certification through e-Stewards and the process typically takes a year to complete. The most challenging steps are […]
In a recent Liquid Technology press release, it was announced that we recently obtained e-Stewards and R2 certifications. But, what is the importance of these two certifications and what makes them each unique? Here, we look at what it means to be certified by e-Stewards and R2, the processes involved in certification, and why each is important in its own way. What is e-Stewards Certification? E-Stewards certification is one of the most important certifications for modern e-waste recyclers. It is also one of the single most effective identifiers for telling […]