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BHM: Black Tech Innovators & Pioneers
Black tech innovators developed much of the technology we use in our daily lives. Most of us don’t think about who invented the technology that we rely on, let alone whether they were black or white, male or female. If we do, it’s probably a white man that first comes to mind. But women and…
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The Year in Review: 2022
2022 brought Akooba, our IT asset reverse logistics group, and Electronics Value Recovery together as one team. In addition, eight people were promoted to team leaders. As 2023 begins, many of our clients are returning to the office and business is returning to normal. A new normal to be sure, but normal nonetheless. Here are…
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From the Wheel to the Web: National Technology Day is January 6
Who even knew that National Technology Day is a thing? But do think about it – where would we be without technology? Can You Guess What the #1 Technology Invention Is? You probably take the #1 technological invention for granted and may not even think of it as “technology.” But without it, there would be…
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New Year’s Resolution: CYF!
Clean Your Files! With the holidays concluded, you may still be getting back into the swing of things. Thinking about cleaning out files may not be at the top of your list. However, when it comes to purging office files, a little advance planning pays off. Determining which files should stay and which can be…
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6 Reasons To Buy Refurbished Electronics This Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us and it seems no matter how soon you start, there’s always some last minute gift to be purchased. Just as we introduced refurbished electronics to help you green your “Back to School” shopping list, here are six ways they can help you green your holiday list. 1. Empty Wallet Thankfully,…
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Happy Anniversary America Recycles Day 2022
This year is the 25th anniversary of America Recycles Day, ARD. It is the only nationally recognized day that promotes recycling in the US. Celebrated November 15th, ARD reminds us of the need to recycle and the positive impact recycling has on the environment, energy savings and the economy. Previous years had campaigns built around…
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Still Haunted by the 2017 Equifax Data Breach?
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls – October is a scary time of year! Are you still haunted by the Equifax Data Breach of 2017? What Happened? To refresh, if you have established any type of credit, be it a credit card, car loan or mortgage, there is a credit report on you. At least 143 million…
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Celebrate International E-Waste Day!
October 14th is International E-Waste Day, 2022. Leading experts, producer responsibility organizations and the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Forum call on households, businesses and governments to get behind efforts to get more dead, obsolete and surplus plug-in or battery-operated products to facilities where they can be either repaired for reuse or recycled to…
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It’s Time to Celebrate Manufacturing Day 2022!
Over the past decade, Manufacturing Day has become an event to raise public awareness of the importance of manufacturing to our economy. On the first Friday of October, which is October 7th this year, we celebrate Manufacturing Day. Recycling is a First Link While most people probably don’t think of “recycling” as manufacturing, it is…
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6 Ways to Green Your Back-To-School Shopping
“I Can’t Believe Summer is Over!” Maryland’s Tax Free Week is finished but I’ll bet there are still some items on your list. Below are six tips to green your back-to-school shopping, reduce your environmental footprint and support you local communities. 1. Shop your own closets FIRST. Often we shop the list provided by the…