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Last reviewed: 6 May 2026

Can You Securely Wipe and Reuse an SSD? (NIST 800-88r2 Guidelines)

Can You Securely Wipe and Reuse an SSD? (NIST 800-88r2 Guidelines)

27 Feb 2026

For IT managers and system administrators, the question of whether to shred or reuse Solid State Drives (SSDs) is a common dilemma. Many organisations want to recover residual value from their...

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7 IT Disposal Shortcuts That Aren’t Worth the Risk

7 IT Disposal Shortcuts That Aren’t Worth the Risk

17 Jan 2026

Most data breaches don’t happen because someone gets hacked.They happen because old IT equipment was disposed of — and everyone assumed the risk was gone. IT disposal is often treated as...

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Connected Classrooms: Turning Redundant IT Into Educational Opportunity

Connected Classrooms: Turning Redundant IT Into Educational Opportunity

10 Nov 2025

Every year, thousands of businesses across the UK upgrade their technology. Perfectly good laptops, desktops, and tablets often end up stored, forgotten, or destroyed. Meanwhile, many schools still...

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Goodbye Waste Carriers, Hello Permits: The Big DEFRA Shake-Up

Goodbye Waste Carriers, Hello Permits: The Big DEFRA Shake-Up

25 Sep 2025

The waste industry in England is facing one of the biggest regulatory shifts in years. DEFRA has confirmed that the long-standing waste carrier, broker, and dealer registration system will be...

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Europe’s Recycling System Faces Collapse: What It Means Beyond Plastics

Europe’s Recycling System Faces Collapse: What It Means Beyond Plastics

15 Sep 2025

The Warning No One Can Ignore Across Europe, plastic recyclers are sounding the alarm. Rising costs, cheap virgin plastic flooding the market, and unstable demand for recycled material are pushing...

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How to Stop Lithium Battery Fires During Transport

How to Stop Lithium Battery Fires During Transport

9 Sep 2025

Lithium batteries power almost every modern device, from mobile phones and laptops to e-bikes and energy storage systems. But when it comes to moving them as waste, they are not ordinary cargo....

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The Hidden Risks of Using Unlicensed Waste Handlers

The Hidden Risks of Using Unlicensed Waste Handlers

1 Sep 2025

When businesses upgrade IT equipment or clear out offices, the first priority is usually speed. Get the old equipment out, make room for the new, and move on. But what happens if the waste handler...

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TFix Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification

TFix Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification

28 Aug 2025

We are pleased to announce that TFix has successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification, demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding customer data and maintaining robust cybersecurity...

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The Vape Waste Crisis: Why Recycling Facilities Are Catching Fire

The Vape Waste Crisis: Why Recycling Facilities Are Catching Fire

25 Aug 2025

The Vape Waste Crisis: Why Recycling Facilities Are Catching Fire A Hidden Danger in Everyday Waste Why are rubbish trucks and recycling centres suddenly catching fire across the country? The cause...

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