Introduction Whether you're preparing to sell your Android smartphone, troubleshooting persistent issues, or wanting to do something good for the world and donate your device to the Phones4Food ...
Introduction Whether you're passing on your iPhone to a new owner, troubleshooting persistent issues, preparing to sell or donate your device to the Phones4food program, securely wiping your data is ...
The Basel Convention, an international treaty that regulates the movement of hazardous waste between countries, has recently adopted amendments to Annexes II, VIII and IX to the Convention. The ...
October 14 is International E-Waste Day which was first introduced by the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum to raise awareness about the need for e-waste recycling among ...
In an age dominated by the use of portable electronic devices, the demand for lithium-ion batteries has soared, but so has the need to responsibly manage their end-of-lifecycle. Technology lifecycle ...
How is this different from standard recycling? The Canadian Environmental Protection Act (EPA) outlines two major certifications in regards to electronic recycling: the e-Stewards®Standard for ...
The introduction of Law 25, formerly Bill 64, is a significant milestone for privacy law reforms in Canada. This legislation in Quebec aims to provide individuals with greater control over their ...
How do you properly dispose of data, media and information technology that can’t be reused? At Greentec our number one priority when it comes to your data and IT assets is to recover and return the ...
Reposted from the following article in Cambridge Today with approval: https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/what-happens-to-your-devices-when-you-throw-them-away-6195789
What you should be looking for in R2v3 certified electronics recycling companies (to avoid liability risks, health concerns for staff, and environmental problems)
Let’s rewind the clocks to a simpler time. The year was 1995 and a NAID certification was unheard of. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum opens in Cleveland, Ohio by renowned architect I. M. Pei. ...
We go beyond explaining how to wipe a hard drive on a dead computer and outline the underlying costs associated with this process Have you ever wondered what happens to data when a computer dies? ...
The steps to prepare for a data center clean-out Are you looking to do a system refresh? Do you want to know how IT professionals prepare to dispose of old data center equipment? Do you want to get ...
DIY data erasure software uses standards that are called safe, but in reality, can have an adverse effect. Here are four data erasure approaches with their pros and cons. Computer hardware isn't ...
Degaussing is more complex than waving a magnet around a hard drive Over time, we accumulate hard drives, computers, cell phones, and other data storing devices, most of which carry our personal and ...
Why E Waste Recyling is Our Future In a world where almost everyone owns an electronic gadget, the amount of e-waste produced continues to increase. In 2021, the volume of e-waste generated worldwide ...
Addressing School Board ITAD Needs Proper device disposition within your school board can make a significant difference in how efficiently your schools and IT team can protect vital data and increase ...
How to Remove Files and Clean the Drive: From Backup to Wipe Hard Drive Gone are the days where you can sell or dispose of a laptop PC without wiping your device entirely of its data. Your computer ...
By following this process, secure e waste is obtainable before it hits the bin Looking to securely recycle your electronics without compromising any data? Below we share the step-by-step process of ...
Here's our guide on how to delete everything in your MacBook from the latest, Cheyenne, to any previous OS Is your company planning an upgrade to its computer devices? If this includes replacing ...
Urban mining is the practice of extracting valuable metals and materials from electronic waste. This seems pretty straightforward. In fact, if you’ve been following our blog at all or have done any ...
The E-Waste Recycling Process for Cell Phones (in a nutshell) E-waste created by improperly disposed cellphones is a major global problem. With around 1.5 billion smartphones sold annually and the ...
CAMBRIDGE, ON | FEBRUARY 22, 2022 — Strengthening data security and privacy for organizations across Canada through compliant and transparent data destruction services, Greentec is pleased to ...
The second largest public school board in Ontario, the Peel District School Board (PDSB) is home to 259 schools across the Peel region, teaching over 153,000 students ranging from elementary to ...
What You Can Do to Ensure Your ITAD Process is Successful in 2022 First of all, what is ITAD? IT asset disposition (ITAD) is the disposal of obsolete or unwanted IT assets in a secure, safe and ...
Every single organization has e-waste. Devices that become e-waste include your computer monitor, laptop, hard drive, or mobile cell phone, and every time you replace them, you have electronic waste ...
CAMBRIDGE, ON | JANUARY 11, 2022 — On a mission to support organizations with intelligent IT asset disposition designed to heighten environmental sustainability and data security, Greentec has ...
Everyone wants to know — what ACTUALLY happens to E-waste when it is recycled? Shred Nations sat down with Greentec's CEO and President, Tony Perrotta, to gain some further insight on how e-waste is ...
These steps outline how to delete files on Chromebook and more Has some “spring cleaning” at work involved an upgrade to the computer systems? If your organization is replacing its Chromebooks with ...
The Guide to Secure Data Erasure for your Obsolete iOS Apple Products Has your business recently replaced its iPhones or iPads with the latest models? About to upgrade? Or, have you simply searched ...
CAMBRIDGE, ON | OCTOBER 19, 2021 — Working in communities across Canada to reduce the amount of electronic devices that end up in recycling bins each and every year, Greentec has partnered with ...
When it is time to upgrade your school board’s IT assets, simply unplugging and throwing the device into a recycling bin is not enough to protect your organization, staff and students from potential ...
The Right Escrap Partner to Help Grow Your Business The electronic scrap business (more commonly referred to as escrap or e-scrap) is full of opportunity and risk, so choosing the right downstream ...
CAMBRIDGE, ON | JUNE 1, 2021 — Greentec, a certified electronics recycling company based in Cambridge, Ontario, has been chosen by Air Canada to securely recycle and dispose of 500 flight crew iPads ...
For the second time in a row, Greentec has been awarded recognition as a Preferred OECM Vendor. Offering trusted service to Ontario’s publicly funded education and healthcare sectors, Greentec ...
President and CEO Tony Perrotta was on the Know Tech Talk Podcast with Barb Paluszkiewicz, sharing insight on how to safely dispose of old IT equipment.
At Air Canada, flight crew require powerful, up to date devices that can manage a variety of information related to the aircraft performance, flight routing and traffic. It is common practice to use ...
As more Canadians replace their old electronics with new technology, one Ontario-based company hopes its initiative will combat the country’s electronic waste problem, one smartphone at a time.
Privacy policies have been in turmoil for a while in Canada. With the introduction of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), obvious discrepancies have been noted with the ...
TORONTO -- As more Canadians replace their old electronics with new technology, one Ontario-based company hopes its initiative will combat the country’s electronic waste problem, one smartphone at a ...
CAMBRIDGE, ON | JANUARY 19, 2021 — Announced today, Canadian-based electronic recycler Greentec has partnered with CWTA’s Recycle My Cell program and ARMA to provide Albertans with additional access ...
We achieved some incredible milestones (we are R2 and NAID certified) and added some exciting new partners to the team this year. We could not do what we do without our amazing team and clients - ...
Following Greentec's partnership announcement with Glentel, Recycling Product News outlines the role this partnership will play in directing millions of old cell phones away from landfills each year ...
CAMBRIDGE, ON | NOVEMBER 25, 2020 — Announced today, Cambridge-based electronic recycler Greentec has confirmed its partnership with Canadian mobile phone retailer, Glentel Inc., to securely collect ...
TORONTO, Ontario, August 11, 2020 – Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (TSX.V – XLY) (“Auxly” or the “Company”), a consumer packaged goods company in the cannabis products market, is pleased to announce that ...
For years the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) hosted, populated and managed an online auction site to facilitate the disposal of surplus technology equipment. The auction, although it ...
Greentec is the preferred OECM Supplier, offering trusted service to Ontario’s publicly funded education sector, broader public sector, provincially funded organizations, crown corporations, and any ...
At Greentec, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. We have introduced new processes within our operations to help protect our employees, customers, and visitors through the ...
If your organization is upgrading from older models of Microsoft or Google Tablets to newer devices, you’ve come to the right place! Today, we’re going through step-by-step instructions on how to ...
When it’s time for companies to dispose of old mobile phones and for staff to turn in company-issued cell phones, these devices can start to pile up. Whether old phones are being upgraded and ...
Greentec will provide 100 families in the Waterloo Region with access to technology as Ontario begins e-learning WATERLOO, ON | April 8th 2020 – Greentec, the region’s local, certified electronic ...
Greentec is closely monitoring Government updates regarding the COVID–19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic so that we stay informed and ensure that our health and safety measures are updated to protect our ...
Greentec was featured in Recycling Product News in the March edition. This article outlines our history as a company as we celebrate 25 years of operation in 2020 and shares CEO Tony Perrotta’s ...
Thinking of selling or upgrading your company’s Android phones or tablets this year? Although it seems like these devices may be at the end of their lifespan or usefulness to the business, remember ...
Now is a time of drastic change when it comes to the world’s climate. Although variations in temperature and weather have been recorded over the years, present-day changes to climate patterns can be ...
Data breaches in Canada and the US are growing at an alarming rate. The potential costs are huge, especially when you consider exactly what’s at stake: regulatory investigations, fines and loss of ...
With the 2019 E-Scrap Conference just a few weeks away, the Greentec team is looking forward to another year of strengthening connections and making new ones! We’ll be exhibiting during the ...
At Greentec, we are proud to support the circular economy with our efforts as an electronics recycling company, keeping products and materials in use longer to reduce the amount of waste produced. As ...
The robot dismantles hard drives to effectively recover valuable components Cambridge, ON | July 3, 2019 – Leading e-waste recycling centre Greentec partnered with Conestoga College on Project Lexi – ...
Greentec is proud to be Canadian! For over 25 years, we have been recycling products like computers, cell phones and other electronics at end-of-life. By recycling these products the Greentec way, ...
Tony Perrotta will join the home of NAID and PRISM International Cambridge, ON | June 24, 2019 – Tony Perrotta, Founder and CEO of Greentec, has been voted as a new member of i-SIGMA’s (International ...
Although it’s important to ensure your organization is PIPEDA-compliant, it isn’t the only piece of legislation that could apply to you. GDPR, MFIPPA and PHIPA all have different privacy rules that ...
A look at where your electronics and batteries go — and where they might end up Christine Rankin · CBC News · Posted: Apr 20, 2019 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 23
CTV News Kitchener visited the Greentec facility recently to film a segment for the “In Your Backyard” program. We are proud to be profiled as a company making the area so special.
Are you storing old, data-filled electronics at your business? They could be a ticking time bomb according to PIPEDA 4.5.2. It’s your business’ responsibility to limit use, disclosure and retention ...
Nearly all of today’s businesses depend on data. Finances, contacts and internal procedures all come in the form of data. This means data destruction is absolutely imperative for safely dealing with ...
We’ve heard it before. Out with the old, in with the new. Or what about the expression, there’s nothing more certain than death and taxes? These days, you can also add used and obsolete electronics ...
Greentec offers safe and reliable e-waste drop off points and pickup services for businesses. Cambridge, ON | January 30, 2019 – Local e-waste company Greentec is launching “It’s Easy Being Green,” ...
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a federal law that governs how private sector businesses handle personal information.
Approximately 90% of the data in the world today was created in the last two years! With such a staggering amount of data in our world it’s important now more than ever to make sure that your ...
When it comes time for your organization to upgrade its IT equipment, you need to dispose of any equipment that will no longer be in use. The most sustainable decision is to safely recycle your ...
The e-waste recycling industry is an ever-evolving one, resulting in constant change and growth. Change can be beneficial, but particular market changes can also alter the cost of doing business — ...
The Right to Repair movement, led by American group repair.org , aims to protect consumers by allowing access to manuals, information, and tools necessary to repair their purchased items to extend ...
Technology is constantly progressing, bringing newer and more advanced electronic devices into our reach. While the quest for something better is nothing to be ashamed of, this ever-evolving industry ...
Greentec an Industry Leader in Safe and Responsible E-Waste Recycling Cambridge, ON | October 29, 2018 – Greentec, a Canadian e-waste recycling solutions company, has exclusive technology to safely ...
14 refurbished Apple MacBooks were donated by Greentec to the new Oak Bridge Academy, an alternative elementary school for children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and ...
As we build towards Earth Day (Sunday, April 22) we’re going to devote much of our content to sharing the ways in which shifting focus to sustainable, environmentally-friendly practices can help your ...
At Greentec, the hard drive is an essential part of our collected e-waste stream. Hard drives are a treasure trove of rare materials like gold and earth magnets. However, recovery of these materials ...
Our investment in R&D is about more than just refining the process of recycling and getting closer to a fully sustainable economy. It’s also about safety - which we take very seriously here at ...
At Greentec we believe that a sustainable or circular economy is possible. At the moment there are gaps, and not everything we recover from breaking down electronics that come through our facility ...
Every organization that is subject to Canada’s private-sector privacy laws is obligated to be in compliance with them. An accountable organization must have in place appropriate policies and ...
It’s a new year, for many of you this also means it’s the start of a new fiscal year. Budgets are being evaluated and money is being earmarked for various initiatives. What if we said you might be ...
According to an article we read in the Huffington Post, only half of adults recycle. It goes on to say that the reasons behind this seeming lack of interest in recycling are varied, but that they all ...
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and Data Destruction is serious business and improperly handling and disposing of old IT assets create unnecessary risk for businesses and organizations. Here are 5 things ...
Would you like to buy some cookie dough? How about some chocolate bars? A Magazine subscription? Or maybe a calendar? Fundraising usually means selling things; often things we don’t really want or ...
The holiday season is behind us for another year, which for many of you means your old electronics have been replaced with shiny new ones. It’s our duty to ensure everyone (from consumers to ...
As we’re sure you’ve noticed technology is not built to last. In fact, it’s designed to become obsolete or to break after a certain number of years/uses to encourage repeat purchases. Also, did you ...
Data destruction is all about securely handling and safely destroying private information that lives on your IT Assets and electronic devices. Cell phones, tablets, computers and/or laptops are all ...
Research and development (R&D) is a very important part of what we do here at Greentec. It’s critical we continue to innovate and work towards bettering the way we recycle electronics and ...
Making your business or organization compliant with PIPEDA — the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act — can feel like a big task. If you don’t have access to dedicated ...
Another year has come and gone - and what a year it was! As we take the time to reflect back on the year, we are thankful for the dedicated team we have, humbled by our accomplishments and excited ...
What are you and your organization doing reduce and divert waste from landfills? Waste Reduction Week is the perfect time to think about how you can do more.
Maybe you've heard about this concept of a circular economy, maybe you haven't. Either way, you can expect to hear more about it in the future. Here's a quick primer.
In our line of work, the hard drive is an essential part of our collected e-waste stream. Hard drives are a treasure trove of rare materials like gold and earth magnets. However, recovery of these ...
We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who registered for and attended the webinar we sponsored with the help of our partners OECM and NAID. It was incredibly successful, and we hope to ...
Since 1970, every year on April 22, more than 193 countries worldwide celebrate Earth Day. It’s an important day for awareness of environmental issues and the impact climate change is having ...
Are you ready to plot your course to compliance? Join us on April 27 at 2 pm EST for a webinar and learn about what you need to know about the safe disposal of data and IT assets in the workplace. ...
Our investment in R&D is about more than just refining the process of recycling and getting closer to a fully sustainable economy. It’s also about safety. Accessing the full value of the e-waste ...
At Greentec we believe that a sustainable or circular economy is possible. At the moment there are gaps, and not everything we recover from breaking down electronics that come through our facility ...
It’s a new year, for many of you this also means it’s the start of a new fiscal year. Budgets are being evaluated and money is being earmarked for various initiatives. What if we said you might be ...