Environmental Stewardship
Environmental concern and awareness has never been higher. Individuals and organizations alike are seeking new ways to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
At PeakData we believe we have a unique role to play on behalf of our customers. And we are happy to prove to our customers every day that environmental stewardship and economic success can go hand in hand.
Whether it is helping them securely eradicate disk drives, extending their economic life and retaining their economic value, or employing best practices to recycle rather than dispose of physical media assets, we take great pride in being able to make a positive impact on the world we all share.
Moreover, we play a large role with customers in their energy reduction initiatives, as well. Through our expertise in data consolidation (tape and disk) we can significantly shrink the physical footprint of storage assets, thereby saving energy and money in the process and helping fulfill the promise of greener data centers.
We are pleased that our environmental leadership has been recognized internationally by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the European Community.
The EPA launched WasteWise in January 1994 as a voluntary partnership program designed to help organizations implement practical methods for reducing municipal solid waste.
WasteWise focuses on three key elements of waste reduction—waste prevention, recycling, and buying or manufacturing recycled content products. Organizations joining WasteWise agree to develop goals in these areas, track their results, and share their accomplishments with the program. To facilitate the implementation of waste reduction programs, WasteWise provides partners with guidance for establishing goals and tips for monitoring progress. EPA commends partners for their achievements through the presentation of WasteWise awards and features in program articles and publications.
The European Union (EU) Directive on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the prudent use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. Since August 13, 2005, EU Member States’ WEEE laws have been enacted. Under these laws, producers of most electrical equipment are responsible for their products at the end of their useful lives. Producer responsibility includes meeting labeling requirements, providing information to end-users and treatment facilities, ensuring the availability of collection infrastructure, submitting sales and recovery data, and financing WEEE costs.