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Massive amounts of hazardous electronic waste is being exported from the U.S. to developing countries. Instead of being properly or responsibly recycled it is being "smashed, burned, melted, and washed in acid baths in dangerous substandard recycling operations that harm workers, communities and environment." This is harmful for the environment and for the communities in the developing countries. It also, worryingly, undermines the U.S. based computer recycling industry.
Because it costs less to export this waste to developing countries as opposed to managing the waste responsibly at home.
Now, while it might be costing less at first, it is actually costing the U.S. more in the long run. Not only does it sabotage our country's responsible electronics recycling industry, it also hurts U.S. job growth in green jobs and recycling. And lastly, when blinding shipping e-waste overseas, it doesn't allow for the opportunity to save, recycle and refurbish discarded equipment that could be re-used in low income housing, schools and communities.
The good news? You can take action. Basel Action Network is asking you to sign their petition and ask President Obama to stop allowing federal government e-waste to be exported to developing countries. Sign the petition, and then share it with friends.
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4THBIN and Broadway Green Alliance team up for fall e-Waste drive
4THBIN recently teamed up with Broadway Green Alliance for a fall e-waste drive. The collection drive took place at Father Duffy Square and was a great opportunity for the Broadway community to turn theatre or office clean-outs into a greener, more sustainable experience. By joining forces, we hoped to increase public awareness of recycling, while minimizing the number of recyclables sent to landfills.
To some, the spookiest part of Halloween may be the ghosts or vampires, but to us, it's the plastic waste that is left behind. Nearly 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste are generated yearly from Halloween scraps, the equivalent of 83 million water bottles. Similar to electronic waste, the scraps that are left behind from Halloween will end up in a landfill - posing major hazards to the environment and humanity.
4THBIN is excited to announce that we are e-Stewards 4.0 certified!
4THBIN is excited to announce that we are e-Stewards 4.0 certified! The e-Stewards Standard Version 4.0 implements the same core values, along with two new standards. The first being the requirement of the global environmental management system standard created by the International Standards Organization, ISO 14001. Additionally, e-Stewards V4.0 requires the current version of the international data security standard, NAID AAA Certification, including all NAID endorsements relevant to the Organization's business model.
Part 3: Cybersecurity Protecting your family in a digital home and world
Welcome to the final installment of a three-part series on Cybersecurity. Protecting your sensitive data from theft or unintentional leaks continues to be a top risk to companies and governments alike.
4THBIN's CEO Paul Kirsch Appointed to e-Stewards' Leadership Council
Advocating for what you believe in requires active participation. As part of 4THBIN's commitment to driving awareness and action around the need and impact of electronic recycling, we are proud to announce the appointment of Paul Kirsch to the e-Stewards' Leadership Council.
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We are excited to announce our collaboration with environmental innovators, Broadway Green Alliance (BGA), for a Fall E-Waste Drive. We aim to provide members of the Broadway community and beyond with the opportunity to securely and sustainably recycle their old electronics.
Unplugged – Managing the Data Security and Environmental Risks of Obsolete Electronic
4THBIN participates in a panel discussion on the topic of managing data security and environmental risks.
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John Kirsch Joins the Sustainability Conversation - "FF&E Through the Circularity Lens Roundtable"
4THBIN participates in a panel discussion on the topic of how a more strategic and collaborative FF&E approach facilitate circularity.
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