Caution needed when giving away or selling old computers
25/03/2009
As people become increasingly aware of climate change and how over-consumption can add to environmental problems, more people are looking to recycle computers and other electrical goods, or are looking to buy second-hand goods for themselves.
As a reaction to this new attitude to recycling, a small firm called the Complete Entertainment Exchange (CeX) has just opened a recycling shop in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Reddich. If the shop, which allows people to bring in their old devices for a small payment, or buy a cheap second-hand product, is a success more such stores are expected to spring up around the country.
Although this store may seem like a great, environmentally friendly way to dispose of your old computers and electrical devices, there are dangers in handing old computers to stores and charities. It is easy to recover your personal data from the hard drive of a computer, even if you think you have cleared it. Therefore, it is essential to have the hard drive professionally wiped before disposing of your computer or recycling it.
Professional, WEEE-complant firms can make sure no personal information is left on your hard drive before it leaves your property or business. Once this is done, you can confidently pass on your electricals to someone else who will appreciate them.
As a reaction to this new attitude to recycling, a small firm called the Complete Entertainment Exchange (CeX) has just opened a recycling shop in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Reddich. If the shop, which allows people to bring in their old devices for a small payment, or buy a cheap second-hand product, is a success more such stores are expected to spring up around the country.
Although this store may seem like a great, environmentally friendly way to dispose of your old computers and electrical devices, there are dangers in handing old computers to stores and charities. It is easy to recover your personal data from the hard drive of a computer, even if you think you have cleared it. Therefore, it is essential to have the hard drive professionally wiped before disposing of your computer or recycling it.
Professional, WEEE-complant firms can make sure no personal information is left on your hard drive before it leaves your property or business. Once this is done, you can confidently pass on your electricals to someone else who will appreciate them.
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