In the race to sustainability, utilizing an ITAD provider for responsible IT asset management and disposition will enhance environmental credibility, maximize the value of retired assets, and help companies achieve true sustainability through environmentally sound e-waste disposal. Sustainability is all the rage, but true sustainability lies in the balance of economic development, social progress, and environmental protection.
Sustainable Solutions with ITAD Services
Technological advancement is inevitable for economic development and social progress; however, the accumulation of electronic waste poses a considerable threat to the environment. That’s where ITAD comes in. ITAD providers focus on e-waste elimination by closing the loop on a circular economy through end-of-use disposition services, including certified data destruction, repair and remarketing, and materials recovery via e-recycling.
Data Security & Erasure
A large percentage of poor IT asset disposition stems from fear of data leaks. Companies are concerned that their data will fall into the wrong hands, resulting in the loss or premature destruction of their IT assets. A Blancco report recently revealed that out of the 49 percent of devices from data centers that are destroyed for privacy reasons, 50 percent were still functional. ITAD services provide onsite data erasure services to ensure no data leaks occur after IT assets are retired. As one of the first steps of the disposition process, erasure occurs before devices are repaired or recycled. HOBI’s internally developed data erasure tool, HOBI Shield, completely erases data from a hard drive, and any hard drives that cannot be entirely erased are destroyed via shredding technology. ITAD providers also practice compliance in every step of disposition, providing a level of transparency and accountability when it comes to data security.
Value Maximization with Repair & Remarketing
The key to e-waste reduction is reuse. Reusing IT assets keeps them in circulation and out of the waste stream, providing a sustainable solution to e-waste accumulation. Some 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. Additionally, HOBI offers donation programs designed to bridge the digital divide and support clients’ social and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
E-Recycling & Materials Recovery
The primary contributing factor to true sustainability in ITAD is e-waste recycling and materials recovery. Materials recovery helps reduce the demand for new resources to be mined, and recycling e-waste prevents it from being sent to landfills or incinerators, eliminating waste and pollution.
ITAD providers are more than just a disposition facility. HOBI ensures data security through certified on-site data destruction, provides value-maximizing opportunities for used assets, and helps clients achieve true sustainability with responsible IT asset management and disposition services. With more than 30 years of service in the waste management industry, HOBI is a leader in IT asset disposition and remains committed to providing sustainable solutions for e-waste to clients worldwide.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.