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Since its inception in 2009, cryptocurrency has seen explosive growth. Bitcoin was the first to emerge, and despite its name, doesn’t involve any actual coins. Instead, all cryptocurrency is managed by balances kept on a public ledger known as the blockchain. While bitcoin still isn’t considered a legal tender in nearly all nations (with El

Single-use lithium ion batteries are found in many devices, including cellphones, laptops, and cameras. Once these devices have reached the end of their lifespan, most consumers throw them away with their regular trash. Yet, failure to take proper care when disposing of batteries presents serious risks. In fact, even certain storage practices are hazardous. Here’s what you

When they were first mass produced, manufacturers expected electronics to last roughly 40 years. By the 1990s, their lifespan was halved. Today, electronics are typically only used for 1.5 to 13 years, with most averaging 4.5 years. With accelerated operating speeds, enhanced graphics, increased storage capacities in smaller packaging, and advanced capabilities like AI computing and

When a data storage device such as a hard drive has reached the end of its lifespan, companies must wipe the data to prevent data breaches and satisfy compliance requirements. There are several methods for completing the task, but despite the various approaches, the outcome should always be the same—it should be impossible to recover

Under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation, businesses located in Ontario can add environmental handling fees (EHF) to certain electronic products. The EEE Regulation was established to promote the collection, reuse, refurbishment, or recycling of electronics and reduce their environmental impact. Yet, while EHF fees are meant to help offset the costs of recycling products