By 2025, data centers are expected to be the largest global energy users at 4.5 percent, an increase from just 0.9 percent in 2015. Currently 43 percent of companies do not have an existing environmental policy and half of those companies do not plan on developing one. Some of the reasons for avoiding environmental efforts include…
The most recent 2018 Ponemon Report states that the global average cost of a data breach is $3.86 million. The same report discloses the average global possibility of a breach in the next 24 months is 27.9 percent. Over the past few years we have seen a 75 percent increase in data breaches,…
Art has an amazing duality; it is deeply personal but at the same time can inspire and engage entire communities. Provided by Lin Evola For painter and sculptor Lin Evola, news reports of children killed by gun violence were deeply personal and sparked a desire to use her art to open everyone’s eyes to…
As we approach World Environment Day 2019, many organizations are considering how they might want to acknowledge and celebrate their environmental initiatives. The Earth Day Network for years has encouraged businesses and consumers to commit to acts of green, which involve making more sustainable choices, and they have currently reached 2.68 billion acts! These acts…
In many countries, producers of electronic or electrical equipment are also responsible for offering a takeback system for consumer electronics at end-of-life. To measure the performance of these systems, manufacturers and importers are obliged to report to the local government. Measurement is often based on a percentage of the collected weight versus the weight placed…
Certifications today are created for almost every industry. They help guide managers in vendor selection and help the industry set and maintain a level of standards. Most global companies in need of e-Recycling and IT asset disposition services, are familiar with two widely known and used certifications for e-waste; WEEELABEX and Responsible Recycling (R2). Both…
Written by Patricia Whiting, Sr. International Policy Analyst for Sims Recycling Solutions Over the past decade or so, policy makers have promoted a move away from the historic linear economic model of “take-make-waste” that grew out of the industrial revolution. This shift has led us toward a circular economic model emphasizing sustainability and accompanied by…
New location provides better operational layouts and opportunities for efficiencies Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) today announced that they moved to a new facility with more warehouse space in Tampa, Florida. The new site will provide SRS with better operational layouts and more efficient operations. “As our lease expiration was approaching, we saw an opportunity to…
Dutch and German websites to offer improved experience for local users Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS), a leading global provider of electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services, introduced updated versions of the company’s global website in two languages, Dutch and German. These website versions provide a complete service portfolio and are customized for each…
I am delighted to introduce our updated edition of the Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) newsletter. As our company continues to evolve, we felt it was a good time to give our newsletter a new look and feel. This new design and layout better reflect our corporate messaging and values. The new title, RESOURCE, presents our…