Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including helping the world transition to a circular economy with ITAM, the critical nature of repair and reuse in a digital world, a guide to reverse logistics for IT asset disposition, and sustainable solutions for used mobile assets.
Help the World Transition to a Circular Economy with ITAM
The world generates about 50 million tons of e-waste annually, making electronic waste the world’s most rapidly growing waste problem. This is primarily due to the rate at which technology has evolved during the last decade and the inability to dispose of it fast enough correctly. Responsible e-waste disposition is critical in a digital world. Proper management of IT assets will help reduce the e-waste crisis and help the world transition to a circular economy.
The Critical Nature of Repair & Reuse in a Digital World
The Right to Repair movement has significantly progressed as more consumers choose to repair and reuse devices. Rising tech prices and inflation have driven many people to keep electronics longer, seeking repair options rather than replacing devices. A long-standing opposition to the right-to-repair, Apple has made headlines in recent years for switching sides in support of the movement but has recently announced a feature that seems to counteract prior support and left many in the repair and reuse industry frustrated once more.
A Guide to Reverse Logistics for IT Asset Disposition
Reverse logistics is a staple in every disposition plan. When assets are out of sight, they typically fall out of mind, and creating a logistics plan can feel too overwhelming to organize. IT asset disposition providers offer customized reverse logistics solutions and other ITAD services that protect assets and data throughout the disposition process. There is more to logistics than just transportation, and services like data erasure, mobile asset management, and relocation are all part of the ITAD logistics process.
Sustainable Solutions for Used Mobile Assets
Mobile assets are the most commonly used electronics in the world. Seventy percent of the world’s population are smartphone users, and many own more than one, making the number of mobile assets higher than the number of users. At this rate, smartphone subscriptions are expected to reach almost eight billion by 2028. In a digital world, mobile assets are practically required for communication, work, and school, resulting in an excess annual e-waste generation. The e-waste crisis stems from an overflow of e-waste and its improper disposal. ITAD enterprises focus on sustainable solutions for e-waste disposal and offer a range of end-of-use services for retired IT assets including mobile devices. Mobile asset management services and electronics recycling ensure the best action is taken for the environment at every step of the disposition process.