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Recycling Means Business – And a Better Planet!
What began as America Recycles Day is now America Recycles Month. Now we have a full month dedicated to recognizing the environmental, energy and economic benefits of recycling. Recycling has been an essential part of America’s waste management system for over 35 years. Ninety-four percent of the country now has access to curbside pickup or…
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IT Asset Disposal Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
When October rolls around, ghosts, goblins, and ghouls aren’t the only things that can send shivers down your spine. For many businesses, the real fright comes from what’s lurking inside old laptops, servers, and hard drives—sensitive data that could cause serious harm if not properly managed at end-of-life. The good news? IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) doesn’t…
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Celebrating National Manufacturing Day 2025
National Manufacturing Day is celebrated on the first Friday of October. This annual event aims to raise public awareness about the vital role manufacturing plays in our economy and our daily lives. This year, MFG Day 2025 takes place on Friday, October 3. The theme — “Inspiring the Future Workforce” — is a call to…
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Back-to-School Shopping with Purpose: Greener, Smarter Choices for 2025
Whether you’re sending a child to kindergarten or college, Back-To-School shopping is an opportunity to reduce waste, support local businesses, and teach kids a little something about sustainability. Here are six practical tips to green your shopping list, lower your environmental footprint, and strengthen your local economy: 1. Start by Shopping Your Closets Before heading out…
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Windows 10: The Final Countdown
Resist the urge to hum the one-hit wonder popularized by the film Rocky IV. Microsoft will officially end support for the Windows 10 Operating System (OS) in less than a month. Back in 2021, when Microsoft first announced the October 15, 2025 cutoff, most of the world was focused on pandemic recovery, remote work setups,…
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Maryland Adopts Online Data Privacy Act
Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Act goes into effect October 1st, 2025. As of this writing, Maryland is the eighteenth state to adopt comprehensive data privacy legislation. Maryland’s law is one of the strictest in the nation, with a low applicability threshold, tough rules on sensitive data, and strong enforcement powers. Who does it apply to?…
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Support Independents This Independence Day
Why You Should Support Independent IT Asset Disposition Companies Independence Day As we celebrate American Independence Day, it’s worth reflecting not only on our country’s foundational values but also on how those values are reflected in today’s business landscape. Among them: independence, responsibility and innovation. These values are at the core of independent IT Asset…
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World Environment Day – #BeatPlasticPollution
World Environment Day Is Just Around the Corner! This year’s theme: #BeatPlasticPollution. World Environment Day, with its theme #BeatPlasticPollution, is a global call to action for environmental awareness and advocacy. The United Nations General Assembly designated June 5th as World Environment Day in 1972. Celebrated in over 100 countries, it is the world’s largest platform…
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5 Ways to Celebrate National Old Stuff Day at the Office
Bet you didn’t know this was a thing! I first discovered it four years ago, and here we are—STILL celebrating and STILL finding old stuff to clear out. If you thought this was just a personal endeavor, think again! Even though it falls on a Sunday this year, you can still turn National Old Stuff…
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Small Business
Small Business Saturday which was created to encourage shoppers to patronize the small local businesses has come and gone. But you can still Shop Small and Buy Local this holiday season. Locally owned businesses have a huge impact on the economy and their communities. Small business accounts for two-thirds of net new jobs and…