As technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, our government has created regulations that are demanding companies to step up their IT asset disposal efforts. Because, unfortunately, data breaches have become way too common… and already happening in 2023 - and its only January!
International E-Waste Day has been observed on October 14th every year since 2018. Apto Solutions is joining over 100 organizations from 78 countries around the globe to raise awareness on the importance of properly recycling electrical products. The focus of this year’s International E-Waste Day is on small […]
In an article Apto published back in October 2021, Combating Global E-waste With Responsible Donations, we shared how our donation efforts to Reneal International Education Outreach Inc. (Reneal IEO) have successfully provided high school students in Tanzania with their first hands-on access to computers. This article […]
Does deleting a file delete it for good? The answer is almost never—at least not right away.
It’s common knowledge that most data breaches are caused by user error. For example, lax security measures and bad daily habits create the perfect opportunity for hackers to swoop in and steal or encrypt data in a ransomware attack. Although poor security is the leading cause of data breaches, there’s another threat […]
In the article Why do we need ITAD? Our Future Depends on it, we uncovered how a properly managed IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) program can help save the planet from a steadily growing amount of e-waste. This article will focus on an honorable way corporations can counteract this e-waste problem by extending the life of […]
In the article, Why Do We Need ITAD? It’s the Law, we covered the legal reasons why asset disposition is important, laws that govern data privacy, and the penalties that follow if companies don’t comply with the laws in place. In this article, we’ll uncover how a properly managed IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) program […]
As reported in Global Banking & Finance Review, the rise of collective social consciousness, coupled with the desire to minimize the environmental impact of industry manufacturing practices have resulted in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors rising to the top of corporate agendas. Supported by changes […]
Estimates project that the global population will come close to 9 billion by 2030 – this means there will be more consumers placing unprecedented pressure on our precious natural resources to meet future demand. The circular economy is a redesign of this future, where industrial systems become restorative and […]
It’s hard to believe that the first Earth Day was 51 years ago. In the decades since, the teach-in that U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson led has grown to become an annual event that 193 countries around the world participate in and celebrate. As the movement has matured, there’s been a growing realization that recycling […]