A U.K. based non-profit group called WRAP conducted a study on 400 flat panel TVs that measured their life span. They also measured average laptop life spans in this study. Flat panel TVs lasted an average of 10 years, while laptops came in at a close second at 9.6 years. This information is crucial to […]
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a technology that will change the way electronics are made and destroyed. They have developed heat-triggered self destructing electronics as well as a radio controlled trigger that can remotely activate self destruction on command. The full article is listed below. http://news.illinois.edu/news/15/0521self_destruct_ScottWhite_JohnRogers.html
Many recycling companies are reporting a drop in PC recycling and an increase in tablet recycling. Smartphones and tablets are continuing to lure people away from buying computers and to invest in a more portable device. These devices are now old enough where newer, faster versions are hitting the market and the first generation is […]
A rare Apple computer from 1976 was recycled in California by a woman cleaning out her garage. Little did she know, that computer was one of only two hundred that were made by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne. Now the company is on the hunt to find this woman, who did not leave […]
Accurate IT Services and Director of Client Relations Jack Knapp were pleased to have The Aztechs Robotics Team visit our facility this week. They are part of Dublin City Schools and are working on a recycling project. These young students are learning how to reuse electronics and computer parts. Anand Padmanabhan, the coach for the […]
By Jared Paben Offices will generate more recyclable materials and less contamination if each employee is given a large recycling bin and small garbage can, according to a study. The study, titled “Recycling at Work: Research to Inform Improved Recycling in the Workplace,” was commissioned by Keep America Beautiful (KAB) with support from PepsiCo […]
The University of Central Florida had over 200,000 plastic bottles dumped into their reflecting pond to raise awareness about our impact on the environment. This event was called Reflect on Sustainability and was created by the IDEAS for UCF and the UCF Student Government. Many students were shocked and some thought it was a prank. […]
Announcing the 2015 Green Community Award Winners! Tri-Rivers Recycling Center, Marca Industries Document Destruruction & Recycling, ECO Center, Sims Brothers Recycling, Goodwill, DKMM Solid Waste District, MCI Green Initiative, Accurate IT Recycling Services, Keep Ohio Beautiful have all worked together to make Marion County cleaner and greener. Thanks for all you do! #BeeTheGood — at Marion County Building.
Come to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this Saturday, April 18th, between 9am and 5pm to drop off your old electronics for responsible recycling! The Columbus Zoo will receive a portion of the proceeds from the event. For every person who drops off an electronic to be recycled, the Zoo will offer a coupon for […]
Many municipalities in California have started a popular wave of plastic bag bans and it could be catching on in Ohio. Mayor Michael Coleman introduced a 5 year sustainability plan for the city of Columbus that includes a consideration on banning or at least creating a surcharge for plastic bags in the city. Kris Keller, […]
By Bobby Elliott, Resource Recycling http://resource-recycling.com/node/5834?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=READ%20MORE%3E%3E&utm_campaign=PRU%2004-07-15 Medina county is being pushed to depart from its long-established mixed-waste processing recycling system, after a report indicated the method was producing a recycling rate below 4 percent. Medina County is located southwest of Cleveland and just west of Akron. Since 1993, Medina County has owned a […]
This video goes over how solar roadways work and the impact they could have on life as we know it. While there are many technical issues that are still being tweaked, the idea itself is an intriguing one. The inventor couple has managed to raise over 2 million dollars for this project and even gained […]
The last article we posted about the Keurig cups has a bit of an update. Keurig Green Mountain has just released a new product called a K-Mug, which is essentially a travel mug that has a larger pod. This K-Mug pod is ‘recyclable’ according to the company. It is made up of #5 plastic and […]
As an electronics recycler, we see our fair share of plastics that need to be recycled, like computer cases and household appliances. One type of plastic that many people use is the Keurig K-cups and unfortunately they are not readily recyclable. It says on their website that they aren’t and that they are currently working […]
Yesterday, we were honored to work on a training video with Dublin City Schools Power Plus Program and OCALI, the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence. They filmed the Power Plus Students while working at our warehouse and showed detailed the training they receive. They also interviewed them and our staff about their experiences […]
As most of us in the recycling world know, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) glass is very difficult to deal with and handling CRT equipment can be a dangerous job because of the amount of lead. CRT equipment is considered one of the hardest types of electronics to recycle. There aren’t a lot of options when […]
Josh is one of the many great students in the Power Plus Program, which is a community based post secondary job training program created by Dublin City Schools. Josh has also been here a little over six months and during his time here he has increased his skill set tremendously. He’s always got a smile […]
We’ve interviewed another student in the Power Plus Program, Mike Liba, and asked him about his experience at Accurate IT Services. He has also been here since August of last year and he enjoys taking apart electronics. Mike said that learning these skills has applied to other areas in his life including being able to […]
We got the chance to ask Colin Hopper, a student in the Power Plus program, about his work here and what he’s learned so far. He’s been here since August of last year and his favorite thing to do is deconstruct computer towers and servers. Colin elaborated on the types of skills he has learned […]
Accurate IT Services was happy to join the hundreds of schools and technology professionals at The Ohio Educational Technology Conference this week. The OETC is the largest P-20 state educational technology conference in the nation. Here, technology professionals and enthusiasts alike come together to explore the forefront of learning and innovation in Ohio. For us, […]