Just how does recycling help the environment?
There are a number of ways in which recycling has a positive impact on the environment. We are all encouraged to recycle but it is not always clear as to why we should. In this…
Data theft – a very modern problem
Data is one of the most precious commodities on the market today, so much so, that Data in the 21st Century has been likened to the value of Oil back in the 18th Century; an…
Christmas, a time of goodwill, and toxic waste!
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, but come the new year, the foreign landfills will also be getting fat with the old electronic gadgets that we gaily abandoned in favour of new shiny…
Understanding the Data Protection Act
Information, and in particular personal information on individuals, is one of the most valuable tools of modern life. Governmental and non-governmental organisations hold vast quantities of information about individuals, and consumer businesses are desperate to…
Does your company recycle?
- You would be surprised at how many don’t! In June this year, a survey was carried out by a WEEE specialist to mark the 'National Recycle week' which took place during that month. We…
Are you ready for the new EU General Data Protection Regulation?
Recent industry reports suggest many IT managers throughout Europe are not ready for the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR aims to unify data protection laws to meet the challenges of the…
How e-waste affects us all
During the gold rush of the 1800's, people dedicated their lives to panning for that elusive treasure, gold. Today, there are much easier ways to find precious metals and believe it or not, some of…
How is IT Data Destroyed?
Anyone responsible for data held on magnetic media, computer hard drives, backup tapes, CD’s or floppy drives, is responsible by the Data Protection Act 1998 for its security. And it is during the time of…
IT waste disposal – Staying on the right side of the law
IT Waste Disposal Dealing with the disposal of IT equipment isn't as simple as merely dropping it off at your local skip. If you handle personal data about individuals, you are legally obliged to protect…
What is the WEEE directive?
Adopted in the UK in 2007, the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is an EU wide directive designed to make manufacturers and importers (the ‘producer’) responsible for the cost of disposal of redundant…
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
We are pleased to announce that as a company Recycle IT 4U has gained ISO 14001 Environmental Standard accreditation. ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted standard that outlines how to put an effective environmental management…