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Mar 15, 2024

News

Greentec Partners with Call2Recycle

By Greentec

Call2Recycle and Greentec expand their partnership to support the growth of battery recycling in ...

3 min read

Feb 12, 2024

Blog,

Environment

Electronic Waste Drivers in Canada: A Growing Environmental Concern

By Tony Perrotta

Introduction In recent years, Canada has seen a significant increase in electronic waste (e-waste), ...

3 min read

Feb 08, 2024

Sustainability,

Computer Recycling

The Importance of Computer Recycling in Canada

By Tony Perrotta

In recent years, the concept of a circular economy has gained traction as a sustainable alternative ...

6 min read

Feb 05, 2024

Benefits Beyond Green: Why Sustainable ITAD Makes Good Business Sense

Blog,

Environment

Benefits Beyond Green: Why Sustainable ITAD Makes Good Business Sense

By Tony Perrotta

Aligning Sustainability with Profitability: Unveiling the Business Value of Sustainable IT Asset ...

4 min read

Feb 02, 2024

Blog,

Sustainability

Green Revolution: Sustainable ITAD - Solutions to the E-Waste Crisis

By Greentec

A Wasteland of Gadgets: The E-Waste Crisis Looms Our insatiable appetite for technology has created ...

5 min read

Feb 02, 2024

Environment

Greening IT: Navigating the Intersection of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and Climate Change

By Greentec

I. Introduction A. The Carbon Footprint of Technology Technology has become a crucial part of our ...

5 min read

Feb 01, 2024

Unpacking E-Waste: Unseen Hazards and Alarming Implications

Blog,

Environment

Unpacking E-Waste: Unseen Hazards and Alarming Implications

By Greentec

Introduction Electronic waste, or E-waste, is a burgeoning global problem that is gaining attention ...

4 min read

Jan 31, 2024

The Pivotal Role of NIST Standards in Education: Securing IT Systems and Ensuring Cyber Resilience

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Policy,

Privacy,

Education

The Pivotal Role of NIST Standards in Education: Securing IT Systems and Ensuring Cyber Resilience

By Greentec

Introduction Navigating the digital landscape is an increasingly complex challenge for educational ...

4 min read

Jan 30, 2024

PIPEDA Compliance: How ITAD and Greentec Ensure Your Data Privacy

Blog,

Policy,

Privacy

PIPEDA Compliance: How ITAD and Greentec Ensure Your Data Privacy

By Tony Perrotta

The digital era has amplified the need for businesses to securely manage sensitive data. In Canada, ...

6 min read

Jan 29, 2024

Blog,

Glossary

Demystifying ITAD: A Glossary for Responsible E-Waste Disposal

By Tony Perrotta

IT Asset Disposition Glossary of Terms Within the realm of IT asset disposition (ITAD), a vast ...

2 min read

Jan 29, 2024

Blog,

Customer Success Stories,

Csuite,

Sustainability

Air Canada & Greentec | A Success Story

By Tony Perrotta

Introduction Air Canada, a leading global airline, relies heavily on advanced devices for its ...

9 min read

Jan 29, 2024

Aligning ITAD with Corporate Social Responsibility | Greentec

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Sustainability,

Corporate Social Responsibility

Aligning ITAD with Corporate Social Responsibility | Greentec

By Tony Perrotta

Introduction Corporate social responsibility (CSR) plays an integral role in a company's strategic ...

6 min read

Jan 25, 2024

Top Questions Every CIO Should Be Asking About ITAD

Blog,

Csuite

An Exploration of When IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) is Essential

By Greentec

Introduction Strategic management of your IT assets sets a foundation for efficiency, security, and ...

7 min read

Jan 23, 2024

The Pertinence of ITAD: Why It Matters Now More than Ever

Blog,

Csuite

The Pertinence of ITAD: Why It Matters Now More than Ever

By Greentec

In an era where technology is at the forefront of nearly every aspect of our lives, effective ...

6 min read

Jan 23, 2024

ITAD For Remote Workers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Decentralized Disposition

Blog,

How-To,

Remote Work

ITAD For Remote Workers: A Step-by-Step Guide for Decentralized Disposition

By Greentec

Introduction Remote work has revolutionized the way businesses operate, bringing about unique ...

3 min read

Nov 20, 2023

Blog,

How-To

Easy Steps to Wipe a Windows 11 PC

By Greentec

Learn how to wipe your Windows 11 PC with these easy steps. Discover the key differences between ...

3 min read

Nov 20, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Wiping Clean Your Amazon Fire Tablet

Blog,

How-To

The Ultimate Guide to Wiping Clean Your Amazon Fire Tablet

By Greentec

Discover the step-by-step process to effectively wipe clean your Amazon Fire tablet with this ...

3 min read

Nov 20, 2023

Safely Wiping Your Data from iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Blog,

How-To

Safely Wiping Your Data from iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Greentec

Introduction Whether you're passing on your iPhone to a new owner, troubleshooting persistent ...

2 min read

Nov 20, 2023

Securely Wiping Your Android Device: A Step-by-Step Guide

Blog,

How-To

Securely Wiping Your Android Device: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Tony Perrotta

Introduction Whether you're preparing to sell your Android smartphone, troubleshooting persistent ...

2 min read

Nov 20, 2023

Blog,

How-To

Before You Donate: Securing Your Laptop for a New Owner

By Greentec

5 min read

Nov 07, 2023

Basel Convention E-Waste Amendments: “Impacts on the ITAD and Electronics Recycling Industry"

By Tony Perrotta

The Basel Convention, an international treaty that regulates the movement of hazardous waste ...

3 min read

Oct 14, 2023

International E-Waste Day: A call to action for sustainable electronic waste management

By Tony Perrotta

October 14 is International E-Waste Day which was first introduced by the Waste from Electrical and ...

6 min read

Sep 18, 2023

Shipping Electronic Equipment with Lithium-Ion Batteries: What You Need to Know

By Tony Perrotta

In an age dominated by the use of portable electronic devices, the demand for lithium-ion batteries ...

2 min read

Sep 15, 2023

The Importance of Certified Electronic Recycling: Protecting Data and the Environment

By Greentec

How is this different from standard recycling? The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (EPA) ...

1 min read

Aug 16, 2023

Embracing Canada's Privacy Law Reforms: The Importance of Law 25

By Tony Perrotta

The introduction of Law 25, formerly Bill 64, is a significant milestone for privacy law reforms in ...

1 min read

Aug 14, 2023

Certified Shred Service: Secure Data Destruction and Recycling for IT Assets

By Greentec

How do you properly dispose of data, media and information technology that can’t be reused? At ...

3 min read

Dec 20, 2022

News

The Electronic Device Journey of E-Waste Disposal and Recycling

By Greentec

Reposted from the following article in Cambridge Today with approval: ...

13 min read

Nov 15, 2022

The Importance of R2v3 Certified Companies for Electronics Recycling

By Greentec

What you should be looking for in R2v3 certified electronics recycling companies (to avoid ...

6 min read

Sep 29, 2022

Blog

Which NAID Certification guarantees data destruction?

By Greentec

Let’s rewind the clocks to a simpler time. The year was 1995 and a NAID certification was unheard ...

8 min read

Aug 25, 2022

Blog

The Hard Costs of How To Wipe A Hard Drive On A Dead Computer

By Greentec

We go beyond explaining how to wipe a hard drive on a dead computer and outline the underlying ...

4 min read

Jul 14, 2022

How IT professionals prepare for a Data Center Clean-Out

By Greentec

The steps to prepare for a data center clean-out Are you looking to do a system refresh? Do you ...

5 min read

Jul 13, 2022

DIY data erasure software uses standards that are called safe but are risky

By Greentec

DIY data erasure software uses standards that are called safe, but in reality, can have an adverse ...

4 min read

Jul 12, 2022

Blog

Is in-house degaussing a safe way to erase data?

By Greentec

Degaussing is more complex than waving a magnet around a hard drive Over time, we accumulate hard ...

4 min read

Jul 11, 2022

Blog

4 Benefits of E Waste Recycling

By Greentec

Why E Waste Recyling is Our Future In a world where almost everyone owns an electronic gadget, the ...

0 min read

May 27, 2022

Blog

Balancing Security & Sustainability

By Tony Perrotta

Addressing School Board ITAD Needs Proper device disposition within your school board can make a ...

7 min read

May 16, 2022

Blog

Remove Files and Clean the Drive: How to Wipe Windows 10 Laptop PCs

By Tony Perrotta

How to Remove Files and Clean the Drive: From Backup to Wipe Hard Drive Gone are the days where you ...

5 min read

May 04, 2022

Blog

Secure E Waste: How to Ensure Ironclad Data Erasure

By Tony Perrotta

By following this process, secure e waste is obtainable before it hits the bin Looking to securely ...

4 min read

Apr 21, 2022

News

GREENTEC ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH TORONTO ZOO

By Greentec

Reducing the carbon demand to produce new devices and diverting e-waste from the environment, ...

7 min read

Mar 30, 2022

Blog

How to Delete Everything in Your MacBook (OS)

By Tony Perrotta

Here's our guide on how to delete everything in your MacBook from the latest, Cheyenne, to any ...

5 min read

Mar 28, 2022

Blog

What Is Urban Mining?

By Greentec

Urban mining is the practice of extracting valuable metals and materials from electronic waste. ...

3 min read

Mar 08, 2022

Blog

How to Recycle Cell Phones: The E-Waste Recycling Process

By Greentec

The E-Waste Recycling Process for Cell Phones (in a nutshell) E-waste created by improperly ...

2 min read

Feb 22, 2022

GREENTEC RECEIVES APPROVED REGISTRATION UNDER CONTROLLED GOODS PROGRAM

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News

GREENTEC RECEIVES APPROVED REGISTRATION UNDER CONTROLLED GOODS PROGRAM

By Tony Perrotta

CAMBRIDGE, ON | FEBRUARY 22, 2022 — Strengthening data security and privacy for organizations ...

3 min read

Feb 18, 2022

Customer Success Stories

Peel District School Board Achieves Grade A Security & Sustainability Efforts with Greentec

By Greentec

The second largest public school board in Ontario, the Peel District School Board (PDSB) is home to ...

4 min read

Feb 17, 2022

Blog

Five Steps for a Successful ITAD Process in 2022

By Greentec

What You Can Do to Ensure Your ITAD Process is Successful in 2022 First of all, what is ITAD? IT ...

5 min read

Feb 16, 2022

Four Environmental Hazards of E-Waste Hiding In Your Facility

By Greentec

Every single organization has e-waste. Devices that become e-waste include your computer monitor, ...

2 min read

Jan 14, 2022

News

Greentec Becomes First E-Waste Processor To Receive R2v3 Certification In Canada

By Tony Perrotta

CAMBRIDGE, ON | JANUARY 11, 2022 — On a mission to support organizations with intelligent IT asset ...

1 min read

Dec 08, 2021

Greentec President, Tony Perrotta featured by Shred Nations

Blog,

News

Greentec President, Tony Perrotta featured by Shred Nations

By Greentec

Everyone wants to know — what ACTUALLY happens to E-waste when it is recycled? Shred Nations sat ...

4 min read

Dec 07, 2021

Blog

Addressing the Top IT Disposition Concerns of School Boards

By Tony Perrotta

What is ITAD? IT asset disposition is the disposal of obsolete or unwanted IT assets in a secure, ...

3 min read

Dec 02, 2021

Blog

How to Delete Files on Chromebook and Perform a Factory Reset

By Tony Perrotta

These steps outline how to delete files on Chromebook and more Has some “spring cleaning” at work ...

4 min read

Dec 02, 2021

Blog

How To Ensure Data Erasure on an Old iPhone or iPad (iOS)

By Tony Perrotta

The Guide to Secure Data Erasure for your Obsolete iOS Apple Products Has your business recently ...

2 min read

Oct 25, 2021

Greentec Partners with FOOD LAND to Promote Proper Electronics Recycling

Blog,

News

Greentec Partners with FOOD LAND to Promote Proper Electronics Recycling

By Tony Perrotta

CAMBRIDGE, ON | OCTOBER 19, 2021 — Working in communities across Canada to reduce the amount of ...

3 min read

Oct 22, 2021

Blog

You Need to Prioritize IT Disposition Mapping For Your School Board

By Tony Perrotta

When it is time to upgrade your school board’s IT assets, simply unplugging and throwing the device ...

0 min read

Oct 05, 2021

Podcast Draft

By Tony Perrotta

Need to work out permissions, this is the transcript of Tony's recent podcast appearance.

2 min read

Sep 27, 2021

Blog

Why your business should let the pros recycle your electronics

By Greentec

Technology is moving fast. Today’s smartphones have more computing power than a desktop from 10 ...

2 min read

Sep 24, 2021

Blog

Escrap Commodities Trading

By Greentec

The Right Escrap Partner to Help Grow Your Business The electronic scrap business (more commonly ...

5 min read

Jun 08, 2021

Blog

Greentec: Your Trusted OECM Partner for Secure ITAD and E-Waste Recycling

By Tony Perrotta

For the second time in a row, Greentec has been awarded recognition as a Preferred OECM Vendor. ...

1 min read

Jun 08, 2021

GREENTEC CHOSEN TO SUPPORT AIR CANADA’S SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

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News

GREENTEC CHOSEN TO SUPPORT AIR CANADA’S SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

By Tony Perrotta

CAMBRIDGE, ON | JUNE 1, 2021 — Greentec, a certified electronics recycling company based in ...

0 min read

May 03, 2021

News

Tony Perrotta on Know Tech Talk Podcast

By Tony Perrotta

President and CEO Tony Perrotta was on the Know Tech Talk Podcast with Barb Paluszkiewicz, sharing ...

2 min read

Apr 16, 2021

Customer Success Stories

Air Canada Tech Lifecycle Management & Greentec

By Tony Perrotta

At Air Canada, flight crew require powerful, up to date devices that can manage a variety of ...

2 min read

Apr 09, 2021

Blog,

News

As Seen on CTV News- What do you do with an old cellphone? Greentec hopes to reduce Canada’s e-waste

By Tony Perrotta

As more Canadians replace their old electronics with new technology, one Ontario-based company ...

1 min read

Mar 31, 2021

News

Greentec- Featured in the Cambridge Times

By Tony Perrotta

We are incredibly honoured to be featured in the Cambridge Times.

3 min read

Feb 11, 2021

Blog

Big Changes Are Coming for Privacy Legislation in Canada

By Tony Perrotta

Privacy policies have been in turmoil for a while in Canada. With the introduction of the European ...

3 min read

Jan 25, 2021

News

What do you do with an old iPhone or old cellphone?

By Tony Perrotta

TORONTO -- As more Canadians replace their old electronics with new technology, one Ontario-based ...

2 min read

Jan 22, 2021

News

Greentec’s Innovative Partnerships Are Improving Consumer Recycling Efforts in Alberta

By Tony Perrotta

CAMBRIDGE, ON | JANUARY 19, 2021 — Announced today, Canadian-based electronic recycler Greentec has ...

1 min read

Dec 25, 2020

News

Happy Holidays!

By Greentec

We achieved some incredible milestones (we are R2 and NAID certified) and added some exciting new ...

1 min read

Dec 01, 2020

News

Greentec's partnership with Glentel highlighted in Recycling Product News

By Tony Perrotta

Following Greentec's partnership announcement with Glentel, Recycling Product News outlines the ...

2 min read

Nov 25, 2020

News

Greentec Partners with Glentel Inc. to Promote Sustainability Amongst Cell Phone Consumers

By Tony Perrotta

CAMBRIDGE, ON | NOVEMBER 25, 2020 — Announced today, Cambridge-based electronic recycler Greentec ...

2 min read

Aug 11, 2020

News

Auxly’s Kolab Project Partners with Greentec on Industry-Wide Vape Recycling Program for All Cannabis Retailers

By Tony Perrotta

TORONTO, Ontario, August 11, 2020 – Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V – XLY) (“Auxly” or the ...

3 min read

Jul 14, 2020

Renfrew County District School Board and Greentec: A Customer Success Story

Blog,

Customer Success Stories

Renfrew County District School Board and Greentec: A Customer Success Story

By Tony Perrotta

For years the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) hosted, populated and managed an online ...

3 min read

Jul 06, 2020

Blog

Greentec – Your Trusted OECM Supplier

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec is the preferred OECM Supplier, offering trusted service to Ontario’s publicly funded ...

1 min read

Jun 23, 2020

Blog

Greentec Response to COVID 19

By Greentec

At Greentec, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. We have introduced new ...

4 min read

Jun 07, 2020

Blog

How To Remove Data from Microsoft and Google Tablets

By Tony Perrotta

If your organization is upgrading from older models of Microsoft or Google Tablets to newer ...

2 min read

Apr 13, 2020

Blog

How to Remove Data from Microsoft Smartphones

By Tony Perrotta

When it’s time for companies to dispose of old mobile phones and for staff to turn in ...

2 min read

Apr 09, 2020

News

Certified Electronics Recycler Donates 100 Laptops to Students

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec will provide 100 families in the Waterloo Region with access to technology as Ontario ...

2 min read

Mar 26, 2020

News

An Update from Greentec on COVID – 19 as an Essential Business

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec is closely monitoring Government updates regarding the COVID–19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic ...

2 min read

Mar 26, 2020

News

Greentec Featured in Recycling Product News

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec, a leading E-waste and ITAD company based in Cambridge, Ontario, was recently highlighted ...

2 min read

Mar 13, 2020

News

A Message From Greentec

By Tony Perrotta

Dear Customers, Suppliers & Contractors:

2 min read

Mar 06, 2020

News

Expanding Ontario’s Recycling Market to Keep Mercury Out of the Environment

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec’s facility in Cambridge, ON becomes an approved processor for Take Back the Light

3 min read

Mar 03, 2020

Blog

How to Reset Android Tablet or Phone

By Tony Perrotta

Thinking of selling or upgrading your company’s Android phones or tablets this year? Although it ...

3 min read

Dec 11, 2019

Blog

The Global Impact of Circular IT and Electronics Recycling

By Tony Perrotta

Now is a time of drastic change when it comes to the world’s climate. Although variations in ...

3 min read

Nov 25, 2019

Blog

Staging IT Assets for Disposal: Your Guide to Proper Storage

By Tony Perrotta

Data breaches in Canada and the US are growing at an alarming rate. The potential costs are huge, ...

2 min read

Sep 19, 2019

Blog

5 Tips to Help You Prep for the E-Scrap Conference

By Tony Perrotta

With the 2019 E-Scrap Conference just a few weeks away, the Greentec team is looking forward to ...

2 min read

Aug 27, 2019

Blog

Building the Modern Recycling Plant, One Robot at a Time

By Tony Perrotta

At Greentec, we are proud to support the circular economy with our efforts as an electronics ...

0 min read

Aug 09, 2019

News

Greentec listed as an approved recycler for mercury-containing lamps

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec is proud to be listed as an approved recycler for mercury-containing lamps as part of the ...

2 min read

Jul 04, 2019

News

Cambridge Electronic Waste Recycling Centre Pairs with Conestoga College for New Robotic Sorting Cell

By Tony Perrotta

The robot dismantles hard drives to effectively recover valuable components Cambridge, ON | July 3, ...

2 min read

Jun 28, 2019

Blog

Greentec Cares About Canada

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec is proud to be Canadian! For over 25 years, we have been recycling products like ...

1 min read

Jun 25, 2019

News

Greentec CEO Voted as New Board Member on i-SIGMA

By Tony Perrotta

Tony Perrotta will join the home of NAID and PRISM International Cambridge, ON | June 24, 2019 – ...

4 min read

Jun 11, 2019

Blog

Important Data Privacy Legislation: Is Your Business Protected?

By Tony Perrotta

Although it’s important to ensure your organization is PIPEDA-compliant, it isn’t the only piece of ...

3 min read

Jun 01, 2019

News

Greentec robot dismantling drives for magnet recovery

By Tony Perrotta

Posted on May 31, 2019by Colin Staub – E-Scrap News

2 min read

May 09, 2019

News

Processor sees steady drop in pounds

By Tony Perrotta

Posted on May 9, 2019by Colin Staub – E-Scrap News

8 min read

Apr 23, 2019

News

This is what happens to the e-waste you drop off for recycling

By Tony Perrotta

A look at where your electronics and batteries go — and where they might end up Christine Rankin · ...

3 min read

Apr 02, 2019

Blog,

News

Ontario, Canada, E-waste Recycler’s Collection Campaign, Tech Investments Boost Volume

By Tony Perrotta

The initiative provides e-waste pickup services for businesses, plus a handful of e-waste drop-off ...

1 min read

Mar 20, 2019

Blog,

News

Watch Greentec on CTV News “In Your Backyard”

By Tony Perrotta

CTV News Kitchener visited the Greentec facility recently to film a segment for the “In Your ...

2 min read

Mar 08, 2019

Blog

How can my organization comply with PIPEDA 4.5.2?

By Tony Perrotta

Are you storing old, data-filled electronics at your business? They could be a ticking time bomb ...

3 min read

Feb 27, 2019

Blog

What data destruction service is right for you?

By Tony Perrotta

Nearly all of today’s businesses depend on data. Finances, contacts and internal procedures all ...

4 min read

Feb 12, 2019

Blog

How to Recycle Your IT Equipment and E-Waste

By Tony Perrotta

We’ve heard it before. Out with the old, in with the new. Or what about the expression, there’s ...

2 min read

Jan 31, 2019

News

Cambridge Electronic Waste Recycling Centre Launching “It’s Easy Being Green” Campaign to Encourage Responsible E-Recycling

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec offers safe and reliable e-waste drop off points and pickup services for businesses. ...

3 min read

Jan 10, 2019

Blog

Implementing PIPEDA With IT Asset Disposal

By Tony Perrotta

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a federal law that ...

2 min read

Dec 18, 2018

Blog

How to Securely Recycle Computers and IT Equipment

By Tony Perrotta

Approximately 90% of the data in the world today was created in the last two years! With such a ...

2 min read

Nov 30, 2018

Blog

Steps Your Organization Can Take to Securely Dispose Electronic Devices

By Tony Perrotta

When it comes time for your organization to upgrade its IT equipment, you need to dispose of any ...

3 min read

Nov 12, 2018

Blog

Top 3 Reasons Why E-Waste and Electronic Recycling Will Change

By Tony Perrotta

The e-waste recycling industry is an ever-evolving one, resulting in constant change and growth. ...

3 min read

Oct 31, 2018

Blog

Recycling LCD and Lamps Safely with Greentec

By Tony Perrotta

Technology is constantly progressing, bringing newer and more advanced electronic devices into our ...

1 min read

Oct 31, 2018

Blog,

News

Electronics Recycling Company Uses Exclusive Tech for E-Waste Handling

By Tony Perrotta

Greentec an Industry Leader in Safe and Responsible E-Waste Recycling Cambridge, ON | October 29, ...

3 min read

Oct 31, 2018

Blog

The Right to Repair Movement and Electronics

By Tony Perrotta

The Right to Repair movement, led by American group repair.org , aims to protect consumers by ...

4 min read

Sep 17, 2018

Blog

3 Reasons to Shop Greentec’s Store for Back-to-School

By Tony Perrotta

The start of a new school year necessitates many big purchases for Canadian families. Although it ...

0 min read

Aug 24, 2018

Blog,

News

Greentec Fulfils Item on Not-for-Profit School’s Wish List

By Tony Perrotta

14 refurbished Apple MacBooks were donated by Greentec to the new Oak Bridge Academy, an ...

3 min read

Mar 30, 2018

Three Easy Ways to Make Your Business More Sustainable

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News

Three Easy Ways to Make Your Business More Sustainable

By Greentec

As we build towards Earth Day (Sunday, April 22) we’re going to devote much of our content to ...

1 min read

Feb 25, 2018

Blog

Growth At Greentec: Partnership with SYNNEX Canada

By Greentec

We have an exciting partnership to announce! Greentec has begun working with SYNNEX Canada Limited, ...

2 min read

Jan 25, 2018

Greentec Investing in Research & Development: Part 2

News,

Customer Success Stories

Greentec Investing in Research & Development: Part 2

By Greentec

Our investment in R&D is about more than just refining the process of recycling and getting ...

2 min read

Jan 25, 2018

Blog

What to Consider When It’s Time for IT Asset Disposition

By Greentec

It’s a new year, for many of you this also means it’s the start of a new fiscal year. Budgets are ...

2 min read

Jan 25, 2018

Blog

The Psychology of E-Waste Recycling

By Greentec

According to an article we read in the Huffington Post, only half of adults recycle. It goes on to ...

1 min read

Jan 25, 2018

Blog

Privacy Information Security and Who is Accountable?

By Greentec

Every organization that is subject to Canada’s private-sector privacy laws is obligated to be in ...

1 min read

Jan 25, 2018

Greentec Investing in Research & Development: Part 3

News,

Customer Success Stories

Greentec Investing in Research & Development: Part 3

By Greentec

At Greentec, the hard drive is an essential part of our collected e-waste stream. Hard drives are a ...

2 min read

Jan 25, 2018

Greentec Investing in Research & Development: Part 1

News,

Customer Success Stories

Greentec Investing in Research & Development: Part 1

By Greentec

At Greentec we believe that a sustainable or circular economy is possible. At the moment there are ...

1 min read

Jan 24, 2018

Blog

What Is E-Waste Recycling?

By Greentec

As we’re sure you’ve noticed technology is not built to last. In fact, it’s designed to become ...

3 min read

Jan 24, 2018

Blog

How to Fundraise Without Selling Stuff

By Greentec

Would you like to buy some cookie dough? How about some chocolate bars? A Magazine subscription? Or ...

2 min read

Jan 24, 2018

Blog

What is Data Destruction?

By Greentec

Data destruction is all about securely handling and safely destroying private information that ...

3 min read

Jan 24, 2018

Blog

5 Things You Need to Know About Data Security and IT Asset Disposition

By Greentec

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and Data Destruction is serious business and improperly handling and ...

2 min read

Jan 24, 2018

Blog

E-Waste Know How: The Top Three Things to Consider When Disposing Your Personal Electronics

By Greentec

The holiday season is behind us for another year, which for many of you means your old electronics ...

2 min read

Jan 23, 2018

Customer Success Stories

Greentec's Conestoga College Partnership

By Greentec

Research and development (R&D) is a very important part of what we do here at Greentec. It’s ...

3 min read

Jan 19, 2018

Blog

5 Essential PIPEDA Compliance Resources for Canadian Businesses | Greentec

By Greentec

Making your business or organization compliant with PIPEDA — the Personal Information Protection ...

2 min read

Dec 20, 2017

Blog

Happy Holidays from Greentec

By Greentec

Another year has come and gone - and what a year it was! As we take the time to reflect back on the ...

2 min read

Oct 16, 2017

Blog

Reduce Waste and Protect the Environment: Waste Reduction Week in Canada

By Greentec

What are you and your organization doing reduce and divert waste from landfills? Waste Reduction ...

1 min read

Aug 23, 2017

Blog

What is The Circular Economy?

By Greentec

Maybe you've heard about this concept of a circular economy, maybe you haven't. Either way, you can ...

1 min read

Jun 28, 2017

Blog,

News

Investing in Research & Development: Part 3

By Tony Perrotta

In our line of work, the hard drive is an essential part of our collected e-waste stream. Hard ...

3 min read

May 10, 2017

Blog

Follow Up: IT Asset Disposal and Compliance Webinar

By Greentec

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who registered for and attended the webinar we ...

2 min read

Apr 21, 2017

Greentec: Leading the Way in E-Waste Recycling and Environmental Impact

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News

Greentec: Leading the Way in E-Waste Recycling and Environmental Impact

By Greentec

Since 1970, every year on April 22, more than 193 countries worldwide celebrate Earth Day. It’s an ...

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Apr 11, 2017

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Upcoming Webinar: IT Asset Disposal and Compliance

By Greentec

Are you ready to plot your course to compliance? Join us on April 27 at 2 pm EST for a webinar and ...

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Mar 28, 2017

News

Investing in Research & Development: Part 2

By Tony Perrotta

Our investment in R&D is about more than just refining the process of recycling and getting ...

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Mar 17, 2017

News

Investing in Research & Development: Part 1

By Tony Perrotta

At Greentec we believe that a sustainable or circular economy is possible. At the moment there are ...

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Feb 01, 2017

Blog

What to Consider When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Electronics

By Tony Perrotta

It’s a new year, for many of you this also means it’s the start of a new fiscal year. Budgets are ...

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Oct 20, 2016

News

Welcome to Our New Website!

By Tony Perrotta

Since our humble beginnings in 1995, Greentec Inc. has grown from recycling ink cartridges to being ...

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Oct 20, 2016

News

Welcome to Our New Website!

By Greentec

Since our humble beginnings in 1995, Greentec Inc. has grown from recycling ink cartridges to being ...

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Jan 01, 1970

Compliant E-Waste Disposal in the Education Industry

By Tony Perrotta

There’s no denying that technology has become a huge component of the education industry. From ...

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Jan 01, 1970

The Importance of Proper Laptop Disposal for Businesses

By Admin

Title: The Importance of Properly Disposing Laptops for Business Introduction: In today's ...

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Jan 01, 1970

Disposing of Devices Containing Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Guide to Responsible Electronic Waste Management

By Admin

Title: The Importance of Proper Disposal for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electronic Devices ...

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Jan 01, 1970

The Importance of Proper Laptop Disposal: Protecting the Environment and Your Data

By Admin

Title: The Importance of Proper Laptop Disposal: Safeguarding the Environment and Your Data ...

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Jan 01, 1970

Celebrating 28 Years of Greentec: A Journey of Innovation and Sustainability

By Admin

Title: Celebrating Greentec's 28th Year Anniversary: A Journey of Green Innovation Introduction: ...