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IT Asset Disposition

12 Essential Steps for a Smooth EOY ITAD Project Checklist 

As the year winds down, many companies are overhauling IT equipment and making replacements for the new year. Intentional end-of-year IT asset management is crucial for maximizing value retention from used assets and for maintaining environmental goals. ITAD projects typically increase during Q4 due to budget cycles, compliance filing, and timeline refreshes. Companies face pressure to meet budget parameters while completing EOY projects, which often include an IT asset refresh.

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Katelyn Harrison November 25, 2025
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Circular Economy

Parts Harvesting and Upcycling: Going Beyond Recycling

Upcycling and parts harvesting move beyond basic recycling by recovering high-value components for redeployment. Learn how HOBI integrates assessment, secure disassembly, logistics, and certified recycling to increase ROI, reduce emissions, and strengthen ESG reporting with measurable, audit-ready results across the IT asset lifecycle.

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Katelyn Harrison November 17, 2025
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ESG

Scope 3 Reporting: How ITAD Strengthens ESG Reporting

Scope 3 reporting is pushing companies to account for emissions across their entire value chain. IT asset disposition (ITAD) can provide real data on reuse, recycling, and diversion that feeds directly into Scope 3 categories. This article explains how to use ITAD to enhance transparency and reduce reported emissions.

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Michael Blankenship November 10, 2025
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Reverse Logistics

5 Costly Pitfalls of Poor Reverse Logistics in ITAD

Poor reverse logistics in ITAD silently increases costs, risks asset loss, and weakens ESG reporting. This post explains five costly pitfalls and how structured, secure reverse logistics keeps devices traceable, compliant, and ready for resale. A must-read for IT, security, and sustainability teams managing large fleets.

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Michael Blankenship November 5, 2025
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IT Asset Disposition

Rare Earth Elements Recovery: Beyond the Magnetic Hard Drives

The conversation around rare earth recovery is shifting. As hard drives disappear, billions of small devices—from earbuds to smartwatches—now hold the next generation of valuable materials. Learn how HOBI International leads the move toward distributed recovery, combining innovation, sustainability, and circular economy principles to redefine what recycling means.

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Craig Boswell November 3, 2025
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Compliance

ITAD Audits: Top 5 Red Flags to Avoid

ITAD audits reveal weaknesses that can cost enterprises compliance, security, and ESG credibility. Learn the top five red flags that auditors look for, from missing data destruction certificates to incomplete chain of custody, and how HOBI ensures compliance, transparency, and audit-ready documentation for every IT asset.

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Michael Blankenship October 29, 2025
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Reverse Logistics

Chain of Custody: 5 Ways to Ensure Trust and Security

Chain-of-custody in ITAD protects your organization from data loss, compliance violations, and ESG gaps. Learn how HOBI maintains complete visibility and accountability from asset pickup to final proof, providing certified data erasure, secure logistics, and audit-ready documentation for enterprise clients worldwide.

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Katelyn Harrison October 27, 2025
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Uncategorized

Switching Gears with Matt Boswell, HOBI’s Sales Rockstar

Many aspiring musicians dream of hitting the road and touring the country with their favorite band, and this week’s employee spotlight shines on a man who got to live that dream. Though he was born and raised in Texas, Matt Boswell prefers the electrifying rhythm of rock to southern country twang. Growing up in the fever dream of the early 2000s punk rock scene bred a love of music and youthful adventure.

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Katelyn Harrison October 24, 2025
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