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.

Close-up of open smartphone's internal circuit board.
A Closer Look at E-Waste Materials: What’s Inside Your Devices?

June 21, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

Every year, we produce more electronic waste than the year before, and most of it comes from the devices we...

A stack of old vintage computer monitors and towers.
5 Children Nonprofits That Need Your Old Tech

November 29, 2022 | Industry Solutions

Contents Key TakeawaysHow To Pack Your Old PCs or Laptops For Donation?Which Are the Top Global Nonprofit Organizations to Donate...

Broken laptop discarded on a rocky riverbank
E-Waste: 6 Ways Tech Companies Can Solve The Problem They Created

March 4, 2022 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key Takeaways1. Company Initiated Recycling2. Repurposing the E-Waste3. Right to Repair4. Modular Electronics5. End the Culture of ObsolescenceFAQsKey Takeaways...

Green recycling symbol surrounding digital devices
Turn E-Waste Eco Friendly – Upcycle And Reuse

February 17, 2016 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key Takeaways1. Make Some Bling2. E-waste Décor3. Other Useful Items4. Toys And Sculptures5. Turn Them Into ArtFAQsKey Takeaways Repurpose...

Computer Recycling Process
The Computer Recycling Journey in the ITAD Process

January 7, 2016 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat Is Computer Recycling and How Is It Related to ITAD?How ITAD Processing Works for BusinessWhy Computer Recycling...

E-Waste Legislation
E-waste Legislation: The State Of Electronic Recycling In 2025

August 27, 2015 | Compliance Regulations

Our world is drowning, but not in water, in discarded electronics. Chargers, laptops, TVs, smartwatches, and the list goes on....

Cost Of Recycling
The Actual Cost Of Recycling In The USA

August 10, 2015 | E-Waste Recycling

Recycling in America has come a long way. Back in the day, it was a simple question of what garbage...

Facts About Recycling
15 Facts About Recycling (What Most People Don’t Know But Should)

June 9, 2015 | E-Waste Recycling

Many people believe that simply tossing something into a recycling bin guarantees it will become a new product. In reality,...

Graphic of mobile devices on a globe with e-waste text
When to Reuse, Recycle or Refuse E-Waste: A Business Decision Framework

July 9, 2014 | E-Waste Recycling

Contents Key TakeawaysUnderstanding IT Asset Lifecycle in DetailHow Recycling Transforms End-of-Life ElectronicsBusiness decision matrixWhy This Choice Matters for OrganizationsHow to...

Internal hard drive sitting on a pile of shredded metal
Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) Favors Hard Drive Recycling

November 4, 2013 | Compliance Regulations

Anyone involved in entrepreneurial activities must know about the Sarbanes and Oxley Act of 2002 in the USA. Named after...