A significant increase in electronics recycling has been observed as a result of the pandemic, and someone has to take care of it! Mexico is an excellent option for that, and Onilog has the experience and logistics to do it at competitive prices.
For decades, business and technology have been synonymous with each other. One needed the other to succeed (even when that technology was just a typewriter and liquid corrector like Wite-Out™). Companies rely on their electronic devices to find opportunities, close deals, provide services, and process sales. That dependence has never been more relevant than in 2020, when the world and its “best practices” changed forever, putting more devices into circulation than ever before in history.
This particular change is supported by the fact that companies are recycling more electronics than in previous years. It’s no surprise that electronic recyclers, like the New York-based recycler Sunnking, report having received nearly twice the weight in corporate technology since 2014.
The past ten months are proof of this, as companies acquired billions of dollars’ worth of equipment to work from home. It’s safe to say this was an expense no one could have foreseen in their annual budget.
“You can’t just throw these devices away,” said Steven Shortino, owner of Smash Therapy in Rochester, New York. “Obviously, it’s horrible for the environment—especially when a company like ours goes through a couple of thousand pounds of recyclable electronics each week.”
Like Steve, local businesses continue adapting to a corporate landscape that evolves monthly. Not long ago, small and medium-sized companies kept local backups of their data, whether on their computers or external hard drives. Seven years later, we live in a cloud computing world where most businesses no longer need those hard drives or network cables they invested so much in. Those devices are retired, and in some cases, forgotten in a cabinet or box.
New connected technology now plays an integral role in our modern world, as society has become increasingly dependent on it. As a result, the growing number of devices increases every day. In fact, there are now more gadgets in the world than people.
According to a 2018 study, it was estimated that there were around 22 billion devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) in use worldwide. By the year 2025 (yes, in just 4 years), that figure is expected to rise to 38.6 billion. That means lots of power outlets being used, batteries running out, and data being transmitted.
Let’s suppose we dive deeper into Sunking’s internal data shown in the animated chart. In that case, the second half of the decade shows how companies are changing their strategies. It also provides some perspective on why. The simple answer comes down to cost and consumers. “It would be a considerable cost for us, or any company, to throw those devices into the dumpster,” said Shortino. “Honestly, I couldn’t even do it morally, and our clients wouldn’t like the idea of discarding all that technology.”
In 2014, the world was in a different place and mobile technology was reaching its peak. We saw a spacecraft land on a comet and the first Apple Watch was unveiled. It was also a year in which nearly six million pounds of materials were recycled through the shredder at Sunking’s warehouse.
However, by 2019, that figure had nearly doubled with the amount of business devices processed, exceeding 12 million pounds. Ask any business owner working in an impactful industry whether they would like to see their overall productivity increase by that amount, and the answer would be a resounding yes.
Companies are finally realizing that they can also save money through other services that certified recyclers can offer. This includes things like secure data destruction or special pricing on refurbished equipment.
The cost of electronic devices isn't cheap—especially if you're updating internal systems annually or biannually. Companies have realized that the cost of proper recycling is far lower than the regulated fines imposed state by state when illegal disposal of these devices is discovered.
Twenty-six states have made it a crime to throw electronics in the trash, where they end up in landfills. A company could face a significant fine if caught in one of these states.
Almost 100% of electronic waste is recyclable, yet only 12.5% is recycled each year. The state of New York banned electronic waste disposal in trash bins to protect landfills from the highly toxic materials found in old televisions, computers, and other electronic devices.
Consumer advocacy has become a strong reason why companies choose the eco-friendly route for their old electronics. Bragging rights drive brand awareness, which can, in some cases, make a customer choose one brand over “the other.” It's a trend we continue to see online as more and more products are marketed as “eco-friendly.”
If saving money, our planet, and the economy aren't strong enough reasons to consider electronics recycling, how about a bit of recognition? 58% of consumers consider a company's environmental impact when deciding to make a purchase. With sustainability becoming a significant social issue, taking action within your company should be an obvious choice.
Why wouldn’t more business owners take the opportunity to give potential and existing customers one more reason to invest in their company? In just a few more years, it’s likely that these recycling numbers will increase even more… and perhaps that’s a sign that, collectively, we’re making a more conscious effort in the right direction.
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