Mobility is growing, and with it, the need for circularity. In a linear economy, goods and materials are purchased, used, and then discarded, resulting in a significant amount of global waste, including electronic waste. E-waste is detrimental to the environment, and a circular economy focuses on eliminating waste via reuse and recycling. ITAD providers close the loop on a circular economy by collecting retired IT equipment and processing it for reuse and recycling. Circularity helps reduce global e-waste generation by keeping used assets out of the waste stream, and ITAD providers close the loop with end-of-use services that promote mobile reuse.
Mobile Reuse is Integral in a Digital Era
In a technology-driven era, mobile devices are the most widely used type of electronic device globally. They also have the highest turnover rates. New models are often released annually, prompting hundreds of thousands of users to upgrade their devices, resulting in large quantities of mobile electronics being discarded before their time. Companies typically upgrade equipment annually or biannually to ensure optimal performance, which also results in equipment piling up in storage space. Mobile reuse is becoming increasingly important for global e-waste reduction, and many companies have surplus equipment that can be repurposed for beneficial purposes. Reusing mobile assets keeps them in circulation, maximizing their value and preventing them from entering the waste stream.
Mobility-Managed Services
ITAD providers offer mobility managed services designed to simplify and reduce costs in managing enterprise mobile assets. Repair and refurbishment services prepare assets for reuse and help restore devices to their original state. MMS services also include secure data destruction to ensure no data leaks occur after assets are recycled or resold. Data security is crucial for asset remarketing, and ITAD providers prioritize certified data protection throughout the disposition process. HOBI’s MMS program offers robust asset management, timely upgrade notifications, and strategic asset monetization. HOBI’s program also provides repair services and reverse logistics, ensuring efficient removal, data erasure, and disposition of corporate electronic equipment.
Maintaining circularity through mobile reuse is key to reducing global e-waste. As end-of-use service providers, ITAD enterprises provide e-waste solutions that protect the environment, safeguard client data, and maximize the value of used assets. HOBI is an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise with more than 30 years of experience in the waste industry. It 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.
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