As the key to e-waste reduction, circularity follows a circular economic model, which aims to eliminate waste by reducing the amount of waste created, reusing what can be reused, and recycling the rest. The world operates in a linear economy, where goods and products are purchased, used, and discarded. This results in excess waste, which can be detrimental to the environment, especially electronic waste. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers collect used, broken, or retired IT assets and ensure they are disposed of responsibly, closing the loop on a circular economy.
Circularity in ITAD
Circularity is a cycle in which materials are renewed or regenerated rather than wasted, and ITAD closes the cycle loop by remarketing or recycling e-waste. Electronics are classified as hazardous waste and have become the number one issue leading to the global e-waste crisis because they cannot be disposed of like other waste. ITAD services provide e-waste solutions that protect the environment, safeguard client data, maximize the value of used assets, and boost client environmental credibility.
ITAD Solutions for Excess E-waste
- Data Erasure & Remarketing – Part of circularity is reusing available materials, including used mobile devices. Many discarded devices are still in working order, and some companies choose to resell or donate retired IT assets. Asset redeployment extends the lifecycle of used assets, maximizing their value while providing technology to those without access. Data erasure is one of the first steps taken after initial processing to ensure no data leaks occur before or after assets are remarketed. As a staple in the industry, data security is a top priority for all assets, whether resold or recycled.
- Electronics Recycling – Circularity is the best solution in the battle for e-waste reduction. There are several e-waste disposal methods, but only recycling protects the environment. Landfills absorb chemicals emitted by metals in electronics, eventually contaminating the groundwater, and incineration results in air pollution. Recycling is the only disposal method for e-waste that prevents pollution and potential health problems for surrounding residents.
As an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise with more than 30 years of experience in the waste industry, HOBI is committed to providing environmental solutions for e-waste. We understand the sensitive nature of retiring IT assets and prioritize the best path for the environment and clients. HOBI offers various end-of-use services for retired or unwanted IT assets, including repair and remarketing services, onsite data erasure, and e-recycling.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.