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The importance of responsible IT disposal

IT disposal is a topic on everyone’s lips, but Green Machine Computers has been securely disposing of your IT since 2011. We’re all about ensuring your old tech isn’t in the landfill, and here’s why.

It’s no secret that IT disposal is a growing concern for businesses and individuals alike. With the rapid advancement of technology, more and more devices are being retired every year, and what happens to these devices can significantly impact our environment.

Setting sustainability goals

In the UK, the chance of the UK seeing 40°C days could be ten times more likely in the current climate than in the past. This means warmer and wetter winters, hotter and drier summers, and more frequent intense weather extremes. It is, therefore, the responsibility of each and every one of us to lower our carbon footprint and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to save the planet before it’s too late.

A record-breaking year: how 2023 rewrote climate history

2023 clinched the title for the hottest year on record (since we started measuring temperatures back in 1850). A scorching 14.98°C global average firmly confirms global warming. But this isn’t just about numbers; it’s a wake-up call from our climate.

Eco-friendly tech recycling: our e-waste solution

In our tech-centric world, electronic devices have become our faithful companions. Technology is ever-present, from the moment we wake to our smartphone alarms to the late-night Netflix binge on our smart TVs.

What is the digital divide?

The digital divide refers to a gap in technology skills and knowledge. It describes the separation between people who have IT and the knowledge to use it and those who don’t. Typically, this divide is caused by income, age, ethnicity, or disability.

Technology addiction: how to control your screen time

Are you suffering from too much screen time? What happens to your body when you spend extended periods looking at a screen? Is technology good or bad for mental health? And if technology isn’t going away, what can you do to keep control of its effects?