Happy Earth Day! Founded in 1970, Earth Day is an annual event that was created to remind companies, schools, individuals, governments and other organizations the importance of learning about and remembering the effects pollution can have on the planet. The initiative strives to promote environmental responsibility and change on a global scale. Earth day will … Read more
We celebrated the first Earth Day in the United States 52 years ago, on April 22, 1970. Since then, over 192 countries have begun acknowledging the day to support the environment. Companies, organizations and individuals have increasingly been recognizing the day and various events. This year’s theme is Invest in Our Planet. Recycling is one … Read more
Bass Computers, Inc. is excited to announce that we have obtained the newest version of the Responsible Recycling certification, R2v3, in addition to the ISO 9001:2015 certification! We have also renewed our ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. All of these standards represent our commitment to responsible recycling of electronics, quality control, environmental management, and … Read more
53.6 million metric tons. That’s over 118 billion pounds. No, I’m not talking about the weight of the Great Wall China (which is 116 billion pounds, in case you’re wondering). I’m talking about the weighty problem of e-waste. The United Nations claims the world produced 118,167,773,000 pounds of e-waste or 53.6 million metric tons in … Read more
Join Cority’s Environmental experts as we celebrate the 51st Earth Day and discuss what the future holds for environmentalism and how companies can improve environmental performance to remain competitive over the coming decades. Companies across the globe are setting ambitious net-zero carbon emissions goals, driven by pressure from both consumers and the investment community. As … Read more
The EPA proposed the modification of groundwater and waste cleanup at the Lemberger Landfill and Lemberger Transport & Recycling Superfund sites in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin on October 14. The agency wants to switch the groundwater cleanup for both sites from extracting and treating contaminated groundwater to a process called monitored natural attenuation. It is also … Read more
WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has undertaken a public service messaging effort to remind workers that the agency is committed to ensuring their safety and health during the coronavirus pandemic. OSHA is using public service audio announcements in English and Spanish, as well as bilingual digital and … Read more
The Internet of Things (IOT) is an ever growing category of consumer goods with their own internet connectivity and operating systems. This includes a large variety of products like televisions, smart home products like Google Home and Amazon Echo, smartwatches, FitBits, cars, light bulbs, refrigerators, printers, and much more. Essentially, Internet of Things devices are … Read more
Eric Lundgren is a leading innovator in the electronic waste recycling industry. The 33 year old Lundgren has many notable accomplishments including using recycled parts to construct an electric car that had better mileage than a Tesla in a test. Additionally, Lundgren built the first electronic hybrid recycling facility in America. This plant takes old … Read more
What is the best way to recycle old computers and electronic waste? Most of us love to get new new gadgets and technology. Computers, laptops, cell phones, tablets, and even household appliances all evolve so rapidly that if we don’t upgrade every year or two we feel left in the dark ages. There’s reason for … Read more