The United States is a nation of consumers, and there are few things we enjoy more than our electronic gadgets. Unfortunately, for every new device — or upgrade — introduced to the market, there’s an older model that becomes obsolete. The world produced 41.8 million metric tons of e-waste in 2014, according to a study…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Environmental sustainability initiatives are becoming a critical necessity for progressive companies around the world. In order to reduce e-waste, companies must design products with a Cradle-to-Cradle approach, taking into consideration the entire product lifecycle. These companies are now counting on Re-Teck as a strategic partner to help them navigate the new…
No company intends to need to pull its products off the shelf or warn customers that they might not have gotten what they intended. Unfortunately, it happens to even the best companies. Having the right systems and processes in place to mitigate these unfortunate moments can make the difference between a blip on the radar…
By July 22, the third phase of the RoHS 2 directive will take effect. The rule, part of the Directive 2011/65/EU of 2011, directly affects the import, manufacture, and sale of medical devices in the European Union (EU). New products that do not comply with the Directive’s restrictions on hazardous substances won’t be allowed to…
(NEW YORK) Today Environmental Defense Fund announced the launch of a new webinar series, Greening the Global Shopping Cart, an exploration of the challenges and opportunities to advance sustainability across the retail, grocery and consumer goods industries. In the wake of Walmart’s Project Gigatoninitiative to a cut a billion tons of emissions from the retail supply chain…
SAN FRANCISCO, California June 5th , 2017 – With the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on June 1, 2017, US states, cities and businesses have reaffirmed their intent to abide by the principles and targets of the agreement. In doing so, these entities are elevating Reverse Supply Chain Management (RSCM) — the process…
For major electronics OEMs, transitioning to renewable energy entails not only using it in their own factories but calling on those that supply components to do the same. Apple has done just that. As a result, many of its suppliers are turning to solar and wind power, and some are even reaching out to sea…
STAMFORD, Conn., April 21, 2017 – In support of Earth Day, Basware, the global leader in networked purchase-to-pay (P2P) solutions, e-invoicing and innovative financing services, today shared best practices that savvy companies are implementing in an effort to adopt paperless business processes throughout their financial operations – one of the leading areas of paper consumption in…
On the eve of Earth Day 2017, the electronics industry should take stock of its impact, good and bad, on the world. Electronic manufacturers need to consider environmental impact of their products, from design to end of life and support consumers who want to do the same. Each American household now houses approximately two…
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, is approaching. Electronics OEMs have an opportunity to be major contributors to the betterment of Earth. Apple's supply chain, and its supply chain partners, are embracing renewable energy and other activities to address both good business and enviromental practice. Earth Day was created in 1970 as a vehicle to…