In a groundbreaking development, CompuCycle, the foremost leader in sustainable IT asset recycling, has announced the expansion of its Plastics Recycling System. This expansion establishes CompuCycle as the first and only certified, single solution e-waste recycling company in the United States. Effective immediately, the company can process e-waste plastics down to single polymers, making them suitable for reuse in the manufacturing process and resulting in an environmentally sustainable, closed-loop system.
With this advancement, CompuCycle becomes the sole company in the United States that provides businesses with a responsible and sustainable recycling solution for both metals and plastics in-house. The company adheres to the Environmental Protection Agency's two accredited certification standards, e-Stewards and R2 certification requirements, without relying on any further downstream processes.
Kelly Adels Hess, chief executive officer of CompuCycle, emphasizes the importance of this development, stating, "Properly managing all components of electronics is a cornerstone of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Making single polymer plastics that original equipment manufacturers can reuse to produce new electronics or other products, while adhering to international recycling standards, is a gamechanger for domestic companies and those that need their plastics shipped globally."
The significance of this expansion cannot be overstated, as a 2022 report from the Organisation for Co-Operation and Economic Development reveals that 72% of plastics end up in landfills or the environment. Shockingly, only 9% of plastic ever produced has been recycled, while 19% has been incinerated. CompuCycle's Plastics Recycling Program will dramatically reduce e-waste and help maintain a circular economy that minimizes reliance on finite resources. Additionally, it supports OEM sustainability goals and serves as a best practice in e-waste recycling.
Clive Hess, president of CompuCycle, explains the motivation behind this innovation, stating, "We saw an opportunity to solve an industry challenge by creating the first domestic, sustainable, single-solution e-waste plastics program that reduces the amount of plastic negatively impacting the environment, while also making it advantageous for companies to recycle and reuse. It's truly a win for everyone involved."
CompuCycle, an e-Stewards certified and woman-owned company, has been an industry leader in IT asset management for over 25 years. The company handles all refurbishment and destruction processes in-house, ensuring complete control over the secure recycling and repurposing of end-of-life IT assets. Their services include refurbishing equipment for resale, secure physical data destruction via hard drive shredding, and e-waste plastics recycling. CompuCycle prioritizes transparency, trustworthiness, responsibility, and sustainability in every aspect of its operations.
As the world grapples with the mounting challenges of e-waste and plastic pollution, CompuCycle's pioneering closed-loop recycling system offers a beacon of hope. By enabling the reuse of single polymer plastics in manufacturing, the company is paving the way for a more sustainable future, where the reliance on finite resources is minimized, and the negative impact of e-waste on the environment is significantly reduced. This groundbreaking development sets a new standard for the industry and serves as an inspiration for businesses worldwide to embrace responsible and sustainable recycling practices.
