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December 30, 2010No Comments

e-Cycle in the Community

At e-Cycle, we are committed to so much more than just being an industry leader in mobile phone recycling. In addition to helping businesses, organizations, and individuals reduce electronic waste in landfills, e-Cycle is very active in the community.

We support a variety of organizations and causes, whether it is through financial contributions or volunteerism. These causes include:

  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) - the worldwide leader for research to cure type-1 diabetes.
  • The Stephanie Spielman Fund – dedicated to helping breast cancer patients and research at Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute through activities and donations,
  • Flying Horse Farms - a camp for children with serious illnesses.

It doesn’t just stop with us, though. You can also help out your favorite causes when you recycle cell phones for charity with e-Cycle.

e-Cycle in the Community

Chris Irion, the CEO of e-Cycle, recently spoke to a group of sixth graders at the Columbus Academy about the importance of recycling cell phones. Through interactive questions and prizes, Chris captivated his audience, teaching them about the benefits of mobile phone recycling.

By being active in the community, through charitable causes and public speaking opportunities like the one mentioned above, e-Cycle can continue to educate people on the importance of cell phone recycling. From keeping our landfills clear of electronic waste to protecting one’s private data to making extra cash for getting rid of old cell phones, it is important that we understand all the great reasons for recycling an old cell phone.

When you do recycle your old mobile phones, be sure to do so with e-Cycle. As an industry leader, only we can provide the best possible mobile phone recycling experience. You can make extra cash with us or recycle cell phones for charity, but whichever route you choose, you’ll be glad you did it through e-Cycle.

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November 30, 2010No Comments

Welcome to the e-Cycle blog!

Mobile phone recycling has never been easier, and that includes access to all the information you need about the great services provided by e-Cycle.

It is important to stay up-to-date on the mobile phone industry, whether it’s out of necessity for your work or you’re simply a cell phone enthusiast. It’s just as important, then, to understand the cell phone recycling business as it continues to grow and become a major aspect of how we eliminate cell phone waste and improve our environmental standards.

We will be using this blog to post the latest news and updates in the world of cell phones, including the many benefits that come with recycling your phone.

Recycling mobile phones for cash is certainly an incentive to utilize these services, but the greater importance lies in what you can do for the environment. Recycling old mobile phones is a great opportunity for your company or organization to meet its green standards and protect the environment by eliminating the needless waste that cell phones create.

Throwing away your cell phone prolongs unnecessary energy waste, and doesn’t allow for the metal to be salvaged and reused. When you recycle your phone through e-Cycle, you avoid damaging the environment and, yes, you can even make some money.

Think about it – what do you do with an old mobile phone? How often do you get your new Apple iPhone or other mobile phone and think, “What in the world am I going to do with the old one?” Rather than let it sit and become the victim of gathering dust, do something great for the environment and recycle it.

There are a wide variety of environmental benefits to mobile phone recycling, and e-Cycle makes the process so easy that there’s no reason not to recycle your phone with us. Expand your company’s environmental influence today by making a major impact in the world of mobile phone recycling.

Don’t just recycle your phone, e-Cycle it!

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November 29, 2010No Comments

e-Cycle’s Wireless Asset Recovery and Cell Phone Buyback Program

e-Cycle’s wireless buyback program gives companies the opportunity to recover some of the value of their unwanted devices by selling them to e-Cycle. The money that they receive back can be used to offset the costs of new wireless equipment, go back into the company’s budget for other expenses, or be donated to charity.

Secondary Market for Wireless Devices
Many models of used cell phones and smartphones can be resold on the secondary market. Subject to the laws of supply and demand, consumer preferences for and availability of specific models always play a part in the secondary market prices. In addition, wireless devices depreciate like cars and other durable goods do, so price fluctuations are common. For this reason, it is important that clients send their phones to e-Cycle as soon as possible so that they are able to get the most value for them.

e-Cycle Price List
The e-Cycle price list shows the manufacturer and model of the devices we are currently purchasing, and the price we are paying for them. As a result of the frequent changes in secondary market demand, e-Cycle updates its price list monthly and pays clients based on the current month’s list. Contact an e-Cycle representative at 1-877-215-5255 to receive pricing.

Testing
Devices are tested for functionality and damage before they are resold. If a device does not pass testing, it is recycled. Normal signs of wear and tear are not considered damage.

Audit Report and Payment
Once a client’s shipment to e-Cycle has been processed, the client receives an audit report, and payment for any devices we were able to purchase. The audit report lists the make, model, condition, and value of the devices in the shipment. If a client prefers, we are happy to donate the proceeds from their shipment to charity rather than writing the check to their company.

Learn more about e-Cycle's wireless asset recovery and cell phone buyback program.

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November 24, 2010No Comments

How e-Cycle Created a Winning Company With Passion For the Environment and Charitable Giving

Thank you to Business That Cares for the wonderful blog post about e-Cycle!

Back in 2005, Tonia and her husband Chris were high tech executives who were looking for a change in their careers. With the goal of working together as a couple, and balancing their roles within their new company, they came up with an idea to help companies recycle their used cell phones by buying them, deleting all the information and recycling them through an EPA approved facility.

Since the start of this company in 2005, in Ohio, the company has seen 400 percent growth that has continued to provide employment to over 60 people in these three years of a struggling economy.

Read the rest of the blog post at http://businessthatcares.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-e-cycle-created-winning-company.html.

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October 22, 2010No Comments

How Selling Your Apple iPhone is Responsible eCycling | e-Cycle

Every organization should have a buyback and recycling plan to ensure the greatest return on telecom investments. Most organizations retire their wireless phones within 18 months. At that stage, these devices can retain a significant percentage of their retail value. However, cell phones that are not properly retired may expose confidential data when they are resold on the secondary market or harm the local environment through improper recycling and disposal.

Here is an overview of the e-Cycle process:

Recycle
Our specialists evaluate all equipment to assess its resale value. Phones that have outlived their market value, as well as accessories, are sorted out to be destroyed. Every battery is removed and sent to an EPA-registered facility to make certain its toxic materials do not end up in a landfill. The core technology, including the motherboard and all wiring, is shredded and melted down so that the precious metals can be reused.

Recover
Our clients send us their wireless devices using pre-paid shipping labels provided by e-Cycle. They receive a check for the phones that retain their resale value and are in working condition. e-Cycle uses the latest market pricing to determine the value of the equipment. Each of our clients receive a full inventory report detailing the make, model, value and condition of each phone. Our clients receive payment in 30 days or less after their shipment arrives to our facility.

Protect
Resalable phones are put through a comprehensive data removal process to make certain that all private information is permanently deleted. We also test every phone for active lines and inform the client if any are found to protect against unintended fees. After restoring the factory settings, our quality assurance team rechecks every device to make sure the data has been completely cleared of all confidential information.

Learn more about responsible e-cycling.

 

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October 11, 2010No Comments

Cell Phone Recycling Leader, e-Cycle Brings Green Jobs To Ohio

e-Cycle featured on ONN

Hilliard based e-Cycle's centers its business on recovering, recycling and protecting data on old electronic devices.

"As the new devices and technologies are advancing, consumers and companies want to make sure they have the latest and greatest," said e-Cycle owner Tonia Irion.

E-Cycle actually purchases companies' cell phones and PDAs.

"We pay for those phones, and in many cases, it helps companies offset a large extent of the new purchase of their new devices," Irion said.

The old phones are brought to a warehouse, where they are sorted by hand and assigned a value.

Some phones are able to be refurbished, while other phones are shredded, reported ONN's Harrison Hove.

The bits and pieces of shredded phones are ultimately separated and resold as raw materials. Irion said it is important to make sure none of the data is left on any of the devices.

"We're taking all their data off their wireless devices and wiping them clean," she said.

With more demand for these services and a growing market for recycled or refurbished phones, new jobs have been created.

"This year alone we've added 60 news jobs to central Ohio,"  Irion said.

The future looks bright for e-Cycle as they help companies lower their bottom line, while keeping e-waste from a landfill.

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October 11, 2010No Comments

Verizon Launches Online Business Solution Finder Tool To Identify Top-Tier Providers | e-Cycle

Verizon announced an online tool that makes the process of analyzing and selecting the right mobile solution easier for businesses of all sizes. The Business Solution Finder enables customers to search the online portfolio of industry-specific, best-in-class partners by industry, business need, operating system platform and business segment. All partners presented in the Business Solution Finder offer unique wireless solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into the Verizon network.

Mobility in the business world is a table stake of the most successful companies. Thousands depend on Verizon’s reliable network connectivity coupled with solution providers for custom applications that range from tracking mobile workforces or vehicles in the field to accessing and delivering critical medical and patient data in real time.

The Business Solution Finder lets businesses research partners that have been approved and identified as offering products that meet the high standards necessary to work with the Verizon nationwide network. Some Verizon Business Solution partners include:

  • GWAVA – GWAVA is a worldwide leader in messaging security. GWAVA’s security and auditing software has been proven in some of the world’s largest messaging infrastructures, offering its solution to more than 10 million people in more than 60 countries.
  • e-Cycle Incorporatede-Cycle is a full-service wireless buyback and recycling company that recycles and resells new and used wireless phones and accessories.
  • BoxTone – BoxTone Mobile Service Management software is trusted by some of the world’s leading enterprises and government agencies to manage, monitor and support smartphones globally.
  • Mission Critical Wireless (MCW) – MCW is a professional and managed service provider for behind-the-firewall wireless data support.

“The Business Solution Finder is a tool that enables customers to research and find Verizon-approved, third-party applications, devices and services that provide wireless business solutions for specific business needs. Customers are assured that the partners presented have been reviewed and meet Verizon’s quality standards,” said Benigno Gonzalez, vice president – sales operations for Verizon.

To access the Verizon Business Solutions Finder, customers can visitwww.verizonwireless.com/solutionfinder.

Verizon offers wireless and wireline products and services that provide enterprise and government customers in a variety of industries with the networking capabilities they require to keep their organizations running at top speeds today and in the future. For more information about Verizon products and services for business, visit www.verizonwireless.com/business.

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, serving more than 92 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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October 11, 2010No Comments

e-Cycle Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing, Private Companies in the US

Inc. magazine has named e-Cycle number 763 in its 2010 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing, privately-held, for-profit companies in the U.S. e-Cycle, which has created more than 60 green jobs in the Columbus area, was listed 8th overall among the nation's environmental services companies. The ranking is based on business growth achieved from 2006 to 2009, a difficult economic period during which e-Cycle quadrupled its revenue. e-Cycle is the leading provider of wireless buyback and recycling services for businesses and major organizations.

"The leaders of the companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression," said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. "The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs."

"We are honored to be named as one of the top environmental services companies on the Inc 5000 list," said Chris Irion, founder and CEO of e-Cycle. "Our ranking is evidence that more companies are becoming concerned about the growing threats that out-of-use cell phones pose to the environment and to data security. Our ability to help address these issues in a way that is financially beneficial for our customers has been the key to our growth."

This year's Inc. 5000 employ a record 1.4 million people, up from one million on last year's list. With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, policymakers and business leaders will do well to look to the Inc. 5000 companies for fresh ideas on achieving growth and creating jobs.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles can be found on www.inc.com/5000.

About e-Cycle

e-Cycle helps organizations take a more responsible, secure and cost-effective approach to wireless recycling. The company collects wireless phones from businesses and major organizations, reimbursing them for devices that retain value and recycling all others at no charge through an EPA approved facility. The information on every phone is either deleted or destroyed through the industry's most rigorous data security measures. e-Cycle is the market share leader among the Fortune 1000, serving financial institutions, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, wireless and telecommunications providers, transportation companies, educational institutions, and public-sector agencies, among others. Since its founding in 2005, e-Cycle has managed secure wireless buyback and recycling for more than 5,000 organizations, purchasing millions of dollars of retired wireless phones and recycling more than 4 million devices. e-Cycle is based in Hilliard, Oh. Please visit www.e-cycle.com.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Visit us online at Inc.com.

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