The latest installment of Microsoft Windows was released in the fall of 2021. Windows 11 has brought with it a lot of changes to the user experience, updates to security, and a new Microsoft Store, as well as a number of improvements to productivity and ease of use. Microsoft did [...]
Repowered, formerly known as Tech Dump, has a new CEO. The Twin Cities-based electronics recycler and refurbisher announced this week that Heather Walch, who most recently served as interim president at the Minneapolis-based Bakken Museum, will take on the nonprofit’s leadership role after its longtime leader, Amanda LaGrange, exited the [...]
In 1544, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the Founder of the Jesuits, entered a word in his spiritual journal and proceeded to use it for the remainder of his life: Acatamiento. It’s a word that stuck with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and intervention program [...]
The Twin Cities offer several environmentally friendly ways to rid yourself of obsolete phones, laptops and other electronic devices. In most American households, there is a junk drawer that has turned into a no man’s land of forgotten items. It’s usually filled with doodads like loose rubber bands and takeout [...]
In observance of Juneteenth, our recycling facilities and retail store will be closed on Monday, June 19th. We are calling on our communities to recognize this day as a time to reflect, learn, and activate resources to empower the Black community. Juneteenth is a celebration to commemorate the end of slavery [...]
Did you know that more than 266 million pounds of electronic waste are available for recycling in Minnesota every year? It’s true. Unfortunately, a new pilot study found that, statewide, less than a quarter of that e-waste is captured…despite the clear benefits (both environmental and economic) of reusing or recycling [...]
Recycle Your Old Electricals Post-Christmas: Effective Methods and Guidelines With the festive season comes an influx of new electrical gadgets, toys and devices, this leaves many UK households with old, unwanted items. Post-Christmas is an ideal time to declutter by recycling these electrical items, but it must be done in [...]
In 2020, the EPA released the results of its study on municipal solid waste (MSW). Americans had generated around 292 million tons of MSW. Of that amount: 69 million tons was properly recycled.25 million tons of food and paper waste was composted.146 million tons went to a landfill.34 million tons [...]
When you have an electronic item that’s no longer needed or is broken and doesn’t work, it becomes e-waste. At that point, they may be refurbished, repurposed, or recycled. The 2020 Global E-Waste Monitor reported that 53.6 metric tonnes (about 59.1 million U.S. tons) of e-waste was generated in the [...]
Many items in your home use lithium-ion batteries. From your cell phone and tablet to your laptop and cordless power tools, these rechargeable batteries are everywhere. But, their popularity comes with risks. A damaged lithium-ion battery can spark fires that cause tremendous damage. They never go into the trash when [...]