As sustainability grows, reporting has become a popular method of tracking environmental impact and carbon output. ESG reporting is a value-added service many companies utilize to manage sustainability practices, and partnering with an IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider will help strengthen ESG goals and help reduce companies’ carbon footprint.
Office IT equipment such as phones, laptops, tablets, printers, and T.V. screens accumulate in storage closets or empty office space, leaving data vulnerable to theft and reuse, potentially going to waste. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a host of end-of-use needs for retired IT assets, including asset management and data security. ITAD providers prioritize the best path for clients and the environment when disposing of hazardous material and focus on maximizing the value of retired IT assets.
Information is vital to communication and business and helps company leadership make informed decisions and companies to grow. Information technology (IT) is prevalent daily and contains significant data. Data security is crucial, and in a digital world, it is becoming more challenging to achieve. Still, IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a range of solutions for end-of-use needs for retired IT assets.
Logistics is a key component of business operations, especially in electronics recycling. As an integral cog in the ITAD machine, reverse logistics services enable assets to be taken from one place to another so they may be reused or recycled. ITAD services encompass a range of end-of-use needs, including customized reverse logistics solutions beyond simple transport. Partnering with an ITAD provider will ensure your data is protected between locations. All assets are packaged safely and securely, and tailored logistics services are scale-specific.
With Earth Day fast approaching, now is the ideal moment to craft a meaningful sustainability strategy. Celebrating its 55th anniversary this year, Earth Day embraces the powerful theme: Our Power, Our Planet—a call to collective action.
Battery recycling has presented many challenges in the waste management industry, specifically Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their explosive nature. LIBs power more than 70 percent of the world’s rechargeable devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles. As technology evolves, battery fires have increased, specifically in e-scrap facilities, making responsible IT asset disposition crucial. Lithium-Ion Batteries Spark Chemical Fires Most batteries can be dangerous if improperly handled, but LIBs are especially dangerous. Highly
Join Craig Boswell, President of HOBI International, Inc., on the IATAM Wednesday Webinar for an exclusive preview of the upcoming full session on global ITAD challenges. Craig will explore changes in ITAD sustainability, evolving client expectations, and strategies for scaling ITAD operations internationally. Gain insights into ESG compliance, global resale trends, and how to navigate ITAD across multiple regions. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of industry shifts.
Tariffs have long been a tool for controlling trade and protecting domestic industries in a global economy. However, recent Emergency Border Tariff Measures have had profound and often unintended consequences on niche sectors such as IT Asset Disposition (ITAD). These tariffs, aimed at restricting the flow of goods across borders, place significant financial and operational strain on companies that rely on international recycling and refurbishing networks.
One type of waste that consumers do not typically view as dangerous is electronic waste, which is considered hazardous and makes up 70 percent of the earth’s toxic waste. ITAD providers partner with companies to responsibly dispose of their IT assets and provide value-added services that protect data and maximize the value of retired assets.
Lithium-ion batteries are the most commonly used batteries in the world, with 80 percent of electronics containing them, including electric vehicles (EVs). LIBs have gained notoriety for their explosive nature and are considered hazardous waste, making responsible disposition crucial. EVs have become a popular choice in recent years. Professionals in the industry are preparing for a ‘retirement tide’ as batteries in the first batch of EVs start to deteriorate. EV batteries are larger and more challenging to dispose of, but IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers ease the burden with electronic recycling services.