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June 16, 2003
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March 2009
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The Dirt on E-Waste Environmentalism isn't measured only by green purchasing. A healthy, green disposal method is the back end of a district's responsible energy plan. |
CIO
April 15, 2003
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Rising Costs of High-Tech Garbage Companies must comply with hazardous waste regulations when they get rid of old PCs and CRT monitors. For larger companies, sending old PCs off to a hazardous waste facility can become a legal nightmare. |
Chemistry World
July 13, 2011
Rajesh Parishwad |
Manufacturers targeted by India's e-waste laws In a bid to tackle this problem the government has enacted legislation that will systematize e-waste recycling and require manufacturers to reduce levels of hazardous chemicals in electronics. |
CIO
October 1, 2005
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When the Bits Bite the Dust Asset disposition. Reverse logistics. Whatever you call it, getting rid of your old computers is more complicated than you might think. |
CFO
December 1, 2004
Esther Shein |
Die Hard (Drive) The crucial task of replacing old machines is about to get even harder for businesses: New federal regulations hold companies responsible for properly disposing of any personal information stored on donated or dumped computers. |
Information Today
February 11, 2014
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Electronic Waste Hazards In 1989, countries from around the world gathered at the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal to reduce the flow of hazardous waste from developed countries to underdeveloped countries. |
CFO
June 1, 2006
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Trash Talk New regulations could make E-waste disposal hazardous to corporate pocketbooks. |
PC Magazine
November 14, 2007
Jeremy A. Kaplan |
Corporate Recycling Getting rid of old computer equipment is a colossal problem. |
CIO
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Hazardous Waste A smart plan to dispose old computer hardware can save your company from environmental liability... |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
August 2009
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ITAR Compliance: Ignorance is no Excuse Navigating the labyrinth of export compliance is difficult for many companies regardless of their size. Those who fail to be vigilant may face hefty fines and criminal charges as well as see their businesses fail. |
Food Processing
November 2008 |
MRO Q&A: How to Properly Dispose of Oil Best way to dispose of used oil and other lubricants... Creating a plan to recycle oil waste... The benefits of recycling used oil... |
National Defense
January 2016
Thomas B. McVey |
Executives: Be Wary of Export Regulations One of the important legal requirements facing defense contractors is compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations and export controls. |
Chemistry World
December 9, 2008
Rebecca Trager |
EPA tweaks hazardous waste rules for academic labs US chemistry laboratories have been freed from regulations on handling hazardous waste that lumped them under the same rules as industrial facilities. |
IEEE Spectrum
October 2008
Paul McFedries |
E-cycling E-waste Recycling old words to reprocess old electronics. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
May 2007
Courtney E. Howard |
International Traffic in Arms Regulations Discussed in Depth at Military Technologies Conference Adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), although time-consuming, prevents costly mistakes that can lead to pricey fines and criminal prosecution. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2002
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Beyond The Grave New regulations and concerns for the environment are prompting manufacturers to design products for easier recycling and remanufacturing... |
PC Magazine
November 29, 2006
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Recycling E-Waste Recycle your computers and electronics to cut down on toxins. |
InternetNews
September 9, 2005
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Tech's Dirty Little Recycling Secret Electronics manufacturers scramble to get Congress to preempt state laws targeting e-waste recycling. |
PC World
October 2001
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New Life for Old PCs Don't turn your aging machine into a doorstop -- pass it along to someone who really needs it. You might even get a tax write-off... |
National Defense
September 2010
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Contractors Must Take Ownership of Export Control Compliance A recent change to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement provides an important reminder that all Defense Department contractors and subcontractors must implement effective export controls compliance programs to meet government contracting requirements. |
InternetNews
February 20, 2009
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Five Ways to Improve Data Protection As storage vendors debate encryption key management, experts weigh in on steps you can take to protect your data now. |
National Defense
January 2015
Jeffrey Richardson |
Know When Software Falls Under Export Control Regime The International Traffic in Arms Regulations, or ITAR, control the export of software classified as a "defense article." Defense articles include items like complex military cryptographic software and rudimentary diagnostic software designed to assist in the repair of other defense articles. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
April 2005
Ben Ames |
Selling electronics overseas doesn't have to be difficult Military electronics manufacturers can gain faster access to the international market if they follow simple steps to improve their trade applications. |
BusinessWeek
October 6, 2003
Ben Elgin |
The Information Age's Toxic Garbage California could set the standard for dealing with discarded PCs. |
PC Magazine
March 17, 2008 |
Measuring America's E-Waste Much of the tech trash we discard is conveniently shipped to countries like China, India, and Nigeria. But here's a look at the scale of the U.S.'s e-waste and how it could impact us. |
InternetNews
March 3, 2005
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Tax Credits For Cutting 'E-Waste' The Electronic Waste Recycling and Promotion and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 establishes an $8 per unit tax credit for companies that recycle at least 5,000 display screens or computer system units per year. |
Fast Company
July 2006
Alan Deutschman |
There's Gold in Them Thar Smelly Hills A single ton of junked PCs has more gold than 17 tons of ore. That's why landfills might - just might - pay for their own cleanup. |
Popular Mechanics
November 10, 2008 |
Recycling Myths: PM Debunks 5 Half Truths about Recycling The dominant factor in virtually every case is the enormous amount of energy required to turn raw materials into metals and plastics compared to the energy needed to reprocess products that already exist. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
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Environmental Risk: 10 Myths Do you really know what your liability is? Buyers, sellers, borrowers, and lenders frequently misperceive environmental liability risk in acquisitions and financings. |
InternetNews
August 14, 2007
Marty Foltyn |
'Green' Is Hot for Storage Managers Soaring energy costs aren't the only reason for storage managers to be concerned about green issues. A growing number of environmental laws and regulations are targeting IT issues. |
CIO
August 29, 2011
Elana Varon |
Why Companies Should Donate Used PCs Instead of Recycling When crafting your IT green efforts, it's a no-brainer to consider the greater good. |
Entrepreneur
October 2005
Nichole L. Torres |
Wiping the Slate Clean With the mountains of old cell phones, computers, TVs and various other outdated technological products piling up, savvy entrepreneurs are getting into the business of e-cycling. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2007
Arianne Cohen |
North Carolina Chemical Fire: What Went Wrong When a building full of hazardous waste went up in flames, a noxious cloud forced the evacuation of nearly 17,000 and raised concerns about such facilities nationwide. |
Mother Jones
May/Jun 2002
Ken Silverstein |
Unjust Rewards The government continues to award federal business worth billions to companies that repeatedly break the law. A Mother Jones investigation reveals which major contractors are the worst offenders... |
Fast Company
September 2008
Melanie Warner |
Green Business: Plastic Potion No. 9 Recycling should be the easy way to get people involved in helping the environment. Too bad the businesses behind it are blowing it. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008 |
Is Recycling Worth It? PM Investigates its Economic and Environmental Impact Almost overnight, it seemed, recycling was embraced by the public as a kind of all-purpose absolution for our environmental sins. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
January 2008
Scott Grossman |
ITAR -- Making the Commitment to Excellence It takes a certain level of commitment from company leadership to abide to the set of regulations that govern the export and re-export of certain controlled commodities, services, and technologies. |
Chemistry World
October 8, 2015
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EPA fines Mosaic Fertilizer over hazardous waste handling The EPA claims that Mosaic failed to appropriately store and dispose of waste from phosphoric and sulfuric acid production as part of fertilizer manufacture on several sites in Florida and Louisiana. |
National Defense
February 2010
Stew Magnuson |
Job Creation Argument May Prompt Congress to Move on Arms Export Reform With elections approaching and a worsening unemployment outlook, observers are wondering if 2010 will be the year when Congress begins reforming the regulations that control the export of military technology and data overseas. |
The Motley Fool
June 28, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Rising Star Buy: Waste Management This seemingly dirty business hides amazing, innovative green potential. |
Home Theater
July 27, 2009
Mark Fleischmann |
NYC Electronics Recycling Law Challenged New York City's new electronics recycling law has attracted criticism from two major trade groups who point to what they call "disastrous" consequences. |
Searcher
February 2003
Barbie E. Keiser |
Our Environment: Part 3, Science and Technology Resources for the collection and analysis of data, as well as the final reports that influence national and international environmental policies. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
May 2006
Courtney E. Howard |
Top official offers advice on exporting military equipment legally and safely "Exporting is not a right; it is a privilege and for some it has been lost," says Ganzer, director of the Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy at the U.S. Department State. |
BusinessWeek
May 14, 2009
Christopher Palmeri |
A Recycling Boom Gone Bust Because of slumping demand and falling prices, the recycling divisions of trash-hauling companies are facing big losses this year. |
Popular Mechanics
March 10, 2008
Glenn Derene |
Could Cheap Chinese Electronics Come to an End? Buzzword Inflation in manufacturing in China will increase prices on electronics in America. |
IndustryWeek
December 16, 2005 |
A Rewarding Journey Sustainable manufacturing is a journey. Each step makes life better for our business and for the communities we call home. |
Popular Mechanics
January 13, 2009
Joe P. Hasler |
What's the Future of Recycling After the Market's Precipitous Plunge? When the global economy began its death spiral in September, it took the recycling industry down with it. |
BusinessWeek
September 17, 2007
Kenji Hall |
Sony Likes The Yield From Its Junk In a turning point for tech, Sony finds a way to make money from used electronics. |
