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Chamber Blog
IMPORTANT UPDATE: We are streamlining the process for sharing news and press releases with our members. Members can now add these to the system themselves when they log into their membership accounts. Here’s how: Login to the MIC. Under Shortcuts, click News Releases, and then Add a News Release. Your news will now appear on a new page on our site, under the Member News tab. With 500+ business, organizations and individual members, the CT River Valley Chamber of Commerce works to promote a healthy and thriving business community in Glastonbury, East Hartford, Marlborough and the surrounding region. Membership is open to any business, organization or individual who would like to increase their business with the other business members from throughout the region. For posts before July 2022, please visit thechamberconnection.wordpress.com.Thursday, June 8, 2023The Importance of Recycling Old Technology
It is alarming that 83% of global electronics waste is not recycled and ends up in landfills. Toxic chemicals like lead, mercury and nickel can be released into the soil and water. It is also a waste of natural resources. Precious metals like gold, silver, copper and aluminum can be recovered from circuit boards. These materials can be reused to manufacture new products instead of mining the Earth for more metals. Read more to learn how to recycle your electronics safely.
Jason Felber
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