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Environmentally conscious recycling is just one part of Quantum's commitment to the environment. By supporting the FRC forestation initiative, you're also helping us plant trees across Ontario.

CRTs represent the first giant wave of e-recycling. As a "must-have" for nearly every home in the 1980's, CRTs accounted for 1/2 of the E-Waste industry, and are now down to about 1/3.

There are different methods to erasing data from a hard drive. While historically, methods such as degaussing electronics have proven to be very successful; it is now becoming obsolete and a thing of the past.

The best option for getting rid of devices or hard-drives with confidential information is to physically shred them. Quantum offers best-method data handling to ensure that your device and your information is completely wiped and then destroyed.

There are legal and ethical decisions that go into contracting a recycler for your business needs. While not all businesses act ethically, there are ways to ensure you make the right choice about your recycling needs.

Even a small business can implement security strategies to ensure both data and hardware protection. With basic steps, you can ensure your business, no matter the size, will be secured from losing important and valuable data.