Christmas is right around the corner, and many consumers are taking the opportunity to upgrade their electronics. Whether it’s a Christmas present, birthday gift, or office supplies, reusing retired IT assets rather than throwing them away helps preserve natural resources, protects the environment, and provides additional sales channels to those looking for cost-effective alternatives to new devices.
When updating IT assets, a common obstacle is what to do with old electronics, and many end up throwing them in the trash or leaving them on the curb in hopes someone will take them. Throwing away electronics with municipal waste is extremely dangerous not only to the environment but can also end up harming other people.
When electronics are thrown away, they often end up in landfills where the metal leaks toxic chemicals into the soil. This will eventually pollute the groundwater and contaminate drinking water in surrounding areas. Chemicals from the metals can cause fatal illnesses if exposed to them for long periods. Reusing old devices or donating them helps keep them out of the waste stream and protects others and the environment.
Device reuse also helps provide alternatives to purchasing new devices. As technology evolves, prices rise, and many consumers buy used devices rather than new ones to save money. Reusing old electronics extends the device’s lifecycle and helps reduce the demand for new devices to be manufactured, which helps reduce the need to mine more metals and preserve resources.
Retiring mobile devices doesn’t mean they cannot still be of use, and ITAD enterprises like HOBI ensure that viable devices receive remarketing opportunities to maximize their value.
HOBI is an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO-14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise focused on maximizing economic return and mitigating potential environmental liability. During every disposition step, HOBI focuses on maximizing value for our clients and determining the best disposition path for the environment.
For more information about HOBI’s remarketing opportunities or our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.