Electronics Recycling

E-Scrap Project Enables Rare Earth Recovery

Materials recovery is a crucial step of circularity, and a pilot project is underway that would enable e-scrap processors to recover rare earth elements from end-of-use electronics within their facilities. Electronics are manufactured with rare earth elements that require significant amounts of ore, energy, and water to extract. According to the World Economic Forum, there were more mobile phone subscriptions worldwide than there are people in the world, and each one contains at least six different rare earth elements.

Katelyn Harrison July 15, 2025

Data Security

The Critical Nature of Data Security in a Digital Era

The advancement of mobile technology has thrust the world into a digital age that continues to advance. The digital age necessitates digital storage, making data security crucial. Thousands of data breaches occur every year, affecting billions, but proper IT asset disposition can help prevent data breaches. ITAD providers ensure data security after IT assets are retired with certified onsite data erasure services.

Katelyn Harrison July 14, 2025

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Hitting the Road with Cole Lowe & Mr. O’Malley

This week, HOBI’s employee spotlight features a fellow creative—a traveler who spent many days far from home serving his country before joining the HOBI team, then hitting the road again! Cole Lowe originally hails from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. He has spent much of his time traveling across the country—and the globe—serving in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked in supply and logistics administration.

Katelyn Harrison July 10, 2025

ITAD

Sustainability Solutions with an ITAD Provider

Sustainability is a challenge that is growing increasingly more important as technology continues to advance, and businesses are taking steps to reduce their negative carbon impact. E-waste is a significant contributor to the waste crisis, as more electronics are discarded in favor of newer models. A common misconception is that actions don’t matter. However, when it comes to e-waste disposal, every action contributes to reducing hazardous materials, and partnering with an ITAD provider for sustainability solutions helps reduce carbon emissions, supports a circular economy, and ensures data security after asset retirement.

Katelyn Harrison July 9, 2025

IT Asset Disposition

California Expands Battery Bill to Include OEM Requirements

Batteries have been a significant obstacle in the waste industry for years, and the increasing number of incidents is prompting many states to implement new requirements for battery-containing devices, including proper e-waste disposal. California recently amended an existing battery bill, expanding OEM requirements for battery-embedded devices.

Katelyn Harrison July 8, 2025

Reverse Logistics

Improve Your ITAD Strategy with Secure Logistics Solutions

When it comes to IT asset disposition, logistics is more important than many people realize. From secure packaging and storage to clear communication, logistics services go beyond asset transport and often provide an additional level of data security. ITAD providers offer customized reverse logistics solutions for retired IT assets, including data centers, as well as data protection assurance and carbon emission reduction.

Katelyn Harrison July 7, 2025

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Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Independence Day

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, paving the way for the thirteen American colonies to separate from Great Britain and establishing the United States of America as an independent nation. As we celebrate America’s independence this weekend, it is essential to consider the environment and participate in environmentally friendly activities.

Katelyn Harrison July 3, 2025

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HOBI’s Dallas Facility Achieves NAID AAA Certification

HOBI International, Inc. is proud to announce that our Dallas facility has earned the NAID AAA Certification, the highest level of accreditation from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID). This achievement underscores our ongoing commitment to providing secure, compliant, and environmentally responsible data destruction and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services to our clients nationwide.

Michael Blankenship July 2, 2025

ITAD

Focus on Sustainable Solutions to Reduce Carbon Impact

As a hot topic in the business world, carbon impact is becoming an important focus area for many businesses. Greenhouse gas emissions from electronic devices and their waste increased by about 53 percent from 2014 to 2020. It is estimated that 852 metric tonnes of CO2 compounds will be emitted from e-waste by 2030. Partnering with an ITAD provider for sustainable solutions will help reduce negative carbon impact by keeping assets in circulation, reducing the need for new devices, and responsibly disposing of electronic waste.

Katelyn Harrison July 1, 2025

ITAD

New Basel Rules Cause E-Scrap Issues

At the beginning of the year, the Basel Convention expanded the scope of end-of-life electronics it regulates. The new language broadens the definition of what is considered e-scrap, but the new regulations are creating issues for metals in Thailand.

Katelyn Harrison June 30, 2025

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