The carbon footprint of the digital sector is comparable to that of the aviation sector

But, by simply choosing data erasure over of data shredding

you can reuse/resell IT that would otherwise end up in landfill

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avoid the air pollution from shredding

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Save precious raw materials

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reduce manufacturing energy consumption

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keep neurotoxins & carcinogenics like Lead, Mercury, Chromium, Cadmium, & Beryllium contained

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thereby improve the environment for humans and wildlife