2009 News
Wednesday, December 2nd 2009
E-Waste Graveyard
E-Waste Graveyard
Source: GEEP (Global Electric Electronic Processing) Inc.
Friday, October 23rd 2009
GEEP Tops the 2009 RCO Waste Minimization Awards
Barrie, ON – October 23, 2009 – Last night in Toronto, at the 2009 Recycling Council of Ontario’s Waste Minimization Awards Ceremony, GEEP (Global Electric Electronic Processing) Inc. won three awards for excellence in recycling. GEEP was presented with Gold awards in both the Program Operator and Business categories. In addition, GEEP was awarded the highest level of recognition - the Platinum award - in the Sustainable Product or Service category. This is indeed a testament to GEEP’s philosophy of continuous improvement.
Source: GEEP (Global Electric Electronic Processing) Inc.
Thursday, October 22rd 2009
Campagne : Une deuxième vie pour nos ordis
La campagne Une deuxième vie pour nos ordis vous invite à posez un geste simple et concret pour un environnement plus sain : Donnez une deuxième vie à vos ordis.
Source: sqrd.org
Monday, October 19th 2009
Jeudi, débarrassez-vous de votre matériel électronique de façon écologique
Le 22 octobre prochain, les Québécois sont invités à donner un second souffle à leur matériel informatique en allant le porter chez l'un des partenaires associés au vaste projet de récupération.
Source: techno.branchez-vous.com
Monday, October 19th 2009
Le 22 octobre, donnez une deuxième vie à vos ordis
Pour la première fois les récupérateurs, les éco-quartiers et plusieurs organismes et entreprises socialement responsables s’associent pour informer et sensibiliser la population à un problème environnemental majeur : celui des déchets informatiques.
Source: nouvellessaint-laurent.com
Friday, August 21st 2009
Finally, a place for unwanted microwaves to end their lives with dignity
Got an old microwave that you want to toss? Chucking it with the rest of the trash will result in a slow death in a landfill. And don't think of putting it out with the recycling - no such program exists in Canada. (Consumers have to pay to have their old microwaves recycled.) What's an environmentalist to do?
Source: nationalpost.com
Thursday, July 16th 2009
GEEP exec elected to recycling board
On May 20, 2009 the Michigan Recycling Coalition elected Jack Iwema to their Board of Directors. Iwema's career in the environmental services sector spans 35 years through various aspects in the solid waste, scrap, septic waste, and electronic waste industries. Jack is the General Manager of GEEP Michigan located in Warren, MI.
Source: solidwastemag.com
Sunday, June 21st 2009
The future is... Geep!
E-waste or electronic waste is everywhere. And it isn't pretty. It's actually pretty toxic--what with all those plastic bits and heavy metals, etc. Of course, by now you know that when you want to get rid of your TV or computer, you must take it to an eco-centre, not throw it in the trash. You knew that, right?
Source: cbc.ca
Wednesday, June 17th 2009
Canada's changing supply chain for recycled electronics
Electronics made from recycled materials are beginning to hit the market slowly but surely, and with that may come new supply chains that could change the way manufacturers design and make new products destined for consumers and businesses.
Source: pcworld.ca
Monday, May 25th 2009
Déjeuner Conférence pour l’Environnement
Le Comité Écologique du Grand Montréal, membre de la Chambre de commerce de l’Est de l’Île de Montréal et de la Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain, invite les gens d’affaires et les décideurs à un déjeuner-conférence le lundi 1er juin 2009 de 7h30 à 9h00 au Centre Antique de Montréal au 6086 Sherbrooke Est (métro Cadillac). Pour l’occasion, le conférencier professionnel, Bruno Bégin, présentera une conférence dont la totalité des bénéfices sera versée au CÉGM.
La conférence qui s’intitule « En période de changement et d’instabilité économique, faites affaires avec VOUS INC. » s’adresse aux gens d’affaires désireux de maintenir ou développer un niveau de vitalité élevé malgré la fluctuation des marchés, l’instabilité économique et les changements fréquents au plan professionnel et personnel.
Source: brunobegin.com
Friday, May 15th 2009
Des décrocheurs au service de la récupération
D’anciens décrocheurs scolaires pourront effectuer un stage de perfectionnement leur permettant de devenir de meilleurs techniciens en recyclage informatique grâce à une entreprise canadienne réputée.
S’adressant aux élèves des Centres de formation entreprise et récupération, ces stages offerts par GEEP Écosys permettront aux élèves d’affiner leurs connaissances en recyclage écologique. « Ces stages faciliteront leur transition de l’école vers le marché du travail », explique la porte-parole de GEEP, Leidy D. Ojeda.
Source: 24h Montréal
Tuesday, May 12th 2009
An exceptional sustainable alliance! - GEEP Ecosys Inc. helps keep students away from dropping out through their engagement with the Réseau québécois des CFER
MONTREAL, May 12 /CNW Telbec/ - GEEP Ecosys Inc. joins forces with the Réseau québécois des Centres de formation en entreprise et récupération (CFER) in order to motivate young students to persevere within the educational frame while contributing to the protection of the environment.
Source: GEEP Ecosys Inc.
Tuesday, May 5th 2009
The journey towards a greener future begins with one single pixel.
Not sure what to do with your old Samsung TV or electronic device? Drop it off at an e-ColleX location - there are 15 nationwide, and more on the way. (Non-Samsung-branded electronics will be accepted for a nominal fee.) It will be taken to the facilities of Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP) - our recycling partner.
Source: samsung.com
Tuesday, May 5th 2009
Sony Recycling Program Collection Site
Sony Canada has expanded its recycling program to include the collection of ALL Sony products, at no charge. Sony Canada, in partnership with Global Electric Electronic Processing Inc. (GEEP) has established a network of collection sites across Canada. To find a collection site nearest you, click here.
Source: sony.ca
Wednesday, April 29th 2009
Certificate of recognition
It is with great pleasure that we take this opportunityon behalf of Alberta Employment and Immigration and the Alberta Construction and Safety Association (ACSA) to congratulate youand your employees on the accreditation of your health and safety program.
Upon review of your standard audit document which evaluated your health and safety program, we are pleased to advise that your firm qualifies for a "Certificate of Recognition."
Source: Alberta Construction and Safety Association (ACSA)
Tuesday, April 24th 2009
Daily Planet : April 24, 2009 : Apr. 24, 2009 - Clip 6
E-waste? Where do our old computers go? See how one company is transforming this growing pile of junk.
Source: discoverychannel.ca
Wednesday, January 7th 2009
Moving notice for Calgary
To all our valued Customers, Vendors and Contacts,
We are pleased to announce the relocation of our Calgary warehouse and operations, effective January 12th, 2009.
Source: GEEP Ecosys Inc.
Monday, January 5th 2009
GEEP wins National Master Standing Offer with Government of Canada
Public Works and Government Services Canada recently awarded GEEP Texas LLC and GEEP Ecosys Inc., subsidiaries of GEEP International, a three year National Master Standing Offer (# E60QE-08BIO4/003/QE) for the companies’ proprietary data sanitizing software, EBAN (Enterprise Boot and Nuke). The contract will allow Canadian government agencies and departments to quickly and easily access the software to sanitize multiple electronic data storage devices simultaneously.
Source: GEEP Texas LLC & GEEP Ecosys Inc.