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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IT Asset Disposal Regulations in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know?

February 12, 2024 | Compliance Regulations

Whether you are a resident of Pennsylvania or a manufacturer and supplier of covered devices, there must be a time...

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E-Waste Recycling Glossary: 60 Terms for Recycling Enthusiasts!

January 25, 2024 | E-Waste Recycling

E-waste recycling is a complicated problem of massive proportions. From devices intentionally designed to fail every few years to recycling...

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The Hidden Treasures: Rare Materials Found in E-Waste Recycling

December 11, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

E-waste isn’t just discarded electronics; it’s one of the richest and fastest-growing waste streams in the world. Inside old laptops,...

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Responsible Recycling: How to Properly Dispose of LCD Monitors and E-Waste

August 11, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

Have you been tired of staring at your old monitor sitting in the corner? It is of no use to...

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Practical Tips for Eco-Friendly Electronic Waste Management

July 21, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

In 2021, the world produced a sickening amount of 57.4 million metric tons of e-waste. On paper, it’s just a...

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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...

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The Circular Economy: How E-Waste Recycling Helps Close the Loop

June 2, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

As a digital recycling company, we are at the forefront of what incessant consumerism is doing to the economy and...

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How to End the E-Waste Problem?

January 3, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

Table of Contents What is the E-waste Problem?Policies to Manage the E-waste ProblemEffective EPR PolicyRole of Businesses in Cutting Down...

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5 Children Nonprofits That Need Your Old Tech

November 29, 2022 | Industry Solutions

Global electronic waste is a rising and multi-faceted problem, which grows complex by the minute. Statistics tell us that we...

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Turning Global Crises Into Powerful Opportunities- E-Waste In 2025

April 13, 2022 | E-Waste Recycling

For years now, plastic has dominated environmental conversations. But today, a new threat is taking the center stage, and it...

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E-Waste: 6 Ways Tech Companies Can Solve The Problem They Created

March 4, 2022 | E-Waste Recycling

The amount of toxic e-waste that the world produces every day should anger you. Annually, we produce an average of...

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Turn E-Waste Eco Friendly – Upcycle And Reuse

February 17, 2016 | E-Waste Recycling

Can an ex Smartphone kill you? It can especially if you live in Guiyu where your old phone will probably...