WEEE
Everything you need to know about the WEEE Directive with resources and information from Zero Tech Waste.
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Legal obligations for IT asset disposal as a business
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UK businesses have legal duties when disposing of old IT equipment. This guide covers WEEE regulations, GDPR data obligations, and how to stay compliant. Read More
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The circular economy and sustainable IT recycling
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The circular economy offers a better model for managing end-of-life IT equipment. This article explains what it means in practice for businesses. Read More
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How IT asset recycling supports your ESG goals
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Choosing an appropriate recycling provider should make achieving your ESG’s easier and help your business create a meaningful positive impact on the environment. Read More
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IT recycling in the education sector
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Learn why IT recycling is critical in the education sector, including data protection, WEEE compliance, cost savings, and sustainability in UK institutions. Read More
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Recycling servers and how they can initiate a circular economy in the UK
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To realise this potential, it’s essential that decommissioned servers—from businesses migrating to the cloud and from outdated data centres—are directed to trusted IT recycling companies. These companies must be equipped to professionally wipe data and refurbish servers to modern standards. Read More
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The importance of secure data destruction when recycling IT equipment in the Healthcare sector
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Secure data destruction is vital for healthcare organisations when recycling IT equipment. This article explains the risks, regulations, and best practices that ensure patient privacy, legal compliance, and sustainable tech disposal. Read More
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Maximising circularity: why laptop recycling must be done right
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At Zero Tech Waste, we believe that all e-waste should enter a truly circular economy with the lowest possible carbon footprint. However, not all recycling methods are created equal. It is crucial to understand the processes your IT recycling provider… Read More
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What is urban mining?
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Urban mining is the process of searching for, collecting, and recovering valuable materials from e-waste. Rather than extracting finite resources, urban mining taps into the growing stockpile of unused or obsolete electronics stored in homes and businesses. Read More
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Understanding data destruction certificates
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When decommissioning or destroying IT assets such as servers, hard drives, or other data-bearing devices it’s important to obtain and retain certificates of destruction. These certificates serve as formal documentation that your equipment has been securely and properly disposed of,… Read More
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Everything you need to know about the WEEE Directive
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The WEEE Directive addresses the growing problem of electronic waste by promoting recycling, reuse, and the recovery of valuable materials like gold and platinum from old electronics. It applies to businesses involved in manufacturing, importing, selling, or reselling electrical and… Read More