Companies are becoming more environmentally aware and implementing sustainability goals and policies to ensure they meet environmental standards. The waste industry has undergone significant changes and will face many more challenges in the years ahead, but device reuse is a key component of reducing e-waste. Partnering with an ITAD provider will help companies achieve environmental goals with sustainable solutions, reduce e-waste, and protect data even after asset retirement.
Reducing E-Waste with Device Reuse
One way to reduce e-waste is to reuse what is already available. Updating IT assets is critical in ensuring equipment continues functioning properly, but devices are often retired when still in working condition. Many mobile assets are wasted and most likely discarded in storage closets. Reusing IT assets helps prevent them from entering the waste stream and extends their life spans. Remarketing or donating used devices provides a cost-effective alternative to purchasing brand-new devices, and purchasing used mobile devices helps reduce the need to manufacture more devices.
Industry Obstacles & Solutions
The recent Basel Amendments challenge the reuse industry with more stringent regulations on non-hazardous e-waste, making it more difficult to ship large volumes of used electronics for reuse. The stricter documentation and approval processes aim to prevent environmental damage caused by poorly managed e-waste disposal but will hinder many countries from receiving devices for reuse.
Despite industry hurdles, reusing devices is a primary factor in reducing e-waste generation. Practicing legislative compliance helps companies navigate new industry regulations. Compliance is achieved with certifications, and partnering with a reputable ITAD provider helps companies ensure compliance is met. Certifications, such as R2v3, enhance company credibility and provide validation for professional knowledge of e-waste disposal.
ITAD Providers Offer Device Reuse & Maintain Compliance
IT asset management and disposition enterprises like HOBI provide a range of IT asset management and disposition services focusing on maximizing value with materials recovery and mitigating environmental liability. HOBI specifically offers mobile lifecycle management services such as repair, refurbishment, and remarketing opportunities for used IT assets. HOBI’s R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certifications ensure all equipment is processed under full legislative compliance. Donation programs are a value-added ITAD service that helps keep retired devices out of the waste stream by enabling companies to donate used equipment to those in need.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.