Kelly Sampson

About The Author: Kelly Sampson

Kelly Sampson is a writer, blogger, and environmental enthusiast. She has strong opinions about climate change, the dogs vs. cats debate, and Oxford commas. She has lent Hummingbird International her engaging and spirited voice and turned our blog into a great place to find valuable information about e-waste, e-waste recycling, and the ITAD industry. Explore our blog to read more of her work.

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How To Change Into Value Through Circular Loops Of Recycling

February 10, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

For years, manufacturing has followed a predictable cycle: make something, use it, toss it, move on. It worked for a...

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How to be practical – Pros And Cons Of Recycling Computers

February 10, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat Should You Do With an Old Computer?Is It Safe to Recycle Old Computers?Benefits of Recycling Computers and...

How Businesses Still Handle E-Waste
The Uncomfortable Truths About How Businesses Still Handle E-Waste

February 9, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat is E-Waste Management for Businesses?What’s Wrong With The Way Business Handles E-WasteHow Improper E-Waste Disposal Impacts the...

E-Waste in 2025
How to mitigate the negative impact of electronic waste

January 15, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key TakeawaysThe complexities of electronic waste and it’s impactThe numbers behind electronic wasteUnderstanding the Biggest E-Waste TrendsHow businesses can...

E-Waste Pickup
How to make e-waste pickup from multi-locations predictable

January 8, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat Is E-Waste Management?Why Multi-Location Businesses Need E-Waste PickupHow to Simplify E-Waste Pickup for Multi-Location BusinessesBenefits of Multi-Location...

IT Assets
A Complete Guide to Monetizing Retired IT Assets

September 17, 2025 | Asset Recovery

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat Is IT Asset Recovery?Why IT Asset Recovery Matters in 2026Why Most Organizations Lose Value on Retired HardwareHow...

Certified ITAD Partner
How to Find a Certified ITAD Partner

August 13, 2025 | Buyer Enablement

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat is ITAD or IT Asset Disposition?Why Consider Certified ITAD for your BusinessHow Proper ITAD Supports Sustainable PracticesA...

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Hummingbird International, LLC. Is Now R2v3 Certified: A Sustainability Milestone

July 7, 2025 | Compliance Regulations

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat Is the R2v3 Certification?How the R2v3 Certification BenefitsHow R2v3 Ensures Secure Data DestructionHow R2v3 Secures Facilities and...

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What Are Covered Electronic Devices (CEDs) and How Should You Recycle Them?

July 1, 2025 | Data Destruction Security

Updating your tech feels exciting. Getting a faster laptop or a sleek new tablet can give you a huge dopamine...

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How New Jersey’s E-Cycle Program Makes Reuse a Smarter Choice

June 23, 2025 | Compliance Regulations

We wake up to the sound of our alarm. Among the first things we do after waking up is check...

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A Complete Guide to Recycling E-Waste in the Construction Industry

June 3, 2025 | Industry Solutions

What comes to mind when you hear these terms: concrete, steel, and wood? The construction industry, right? The construction industry...

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Top 7 Myths About IT Asset Disposal – Debunked!

March 12, 2025 | Data Destruction Security

Retiring old tech is not as simple as tossing a laptop in a drawer or collecting outdated devices in a...

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