According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an estimated 30 to 40 million PCs are destined for “end of life management” each year. Planning today for the full lifecycle of your computer equipment could help lessen the environmental burden of your company’s electronic product waste in landfills.
Are the PCs at your business running slower than they used to? Are technology hassles causing an increase in network downtime and reducing employee productivity?
If you answered “Yes,” it might be time to replace your office computers. In fact, information technology (IT) experts recommend replacing business computers every three to five years for an optimal balance of cost and performance.
A Technology Management Provider’s (TMP) offerings aren’t limited to selecting optimized hardware and software. TMPs also help business owners identify responsible ways to recycle or dispose of e-waste.
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E-waste is any type of obsolete or broken electronic technology. The majority of e-waste in the United States is often dumped into landfills rather than recycled.
Today’s office environments and remote workspaces are filled with electronics such as computers, keyboards, speakers, headsets, network servers, monitors, room-sized display screens and phones.
In order to properly recycle e-waste, special handling or other processes may be required to allow a recycling facility to break down a machine into its component parts such as CPUs, motherboards, circuit boards, sound cards, fans, keys, ports, monitors, and more.
It’s a hassle. It’s labor-intensive, which can drive up disposal costs. And many companies put off refreshing office tech at least in part because of the challenge of deciding what to do with the old equipment.
Rather than dump e-waste into a landfill which could leak hazardous materials into soil, many businesses (and consumers) choose to recycle e-waste as a more environmentally responsible option. As consumers demand greater transparency around sustainability, responsible e-waste disposal is increasingly important.
But recycling e-waste can be inconvenient, time-consuming and complicated by challenges:
When you recycle e-waste, you help your own business become more ecologically responsible, and you’re also helping your community address a growing environmental concern.
Thinking about recycling your used electronic office equipment? Here are some of the biggest benefits your business can expect:
To maximize benefits to your business, we suggest working with an experienced Technology Management Provider.
Wondering where to start with your office technology refresh strategy?
A Technology Management Provider like Elevity can develop a plan and manage the project for you. In addition, Elevity is here to assist with all of your IT needs. Services include:
We’ll be your strategic advisor and partner, and together we’ll develop a complete technology roadmap for your continued success.
Request an introductory consultation and we’ll help you explore options and address your key questions and concerns. You’ll come away knowing whether a technology management plan is right for you. Contact Elevity today to schedule your consultation.
Also remember to download our free infographic to learn more about the differences between Traditional IT and Technology Management. This side-by-side comparison reveals the critical areas of technology including IT strategy, managed security, solutions and support.
