As a hot topic in the business world, carbon impact is becoming an important focus area for many businesses. Greenhouse gas emissions from electronic devices and their waste increased by about 53 percent from 2014 to 2020. It is estimated that 852 metric tonnes of CO2 compounds will be emitted from e-waste by 2030. Partnering with an ITAD provider for sustainable solutions will help reduce negative carbon impact by keeping assets in circulation, reducing the need for new devices, and responsibly disposing of electronic waste.
How E-Waste Contributes to the Problem
Technology’s rapid evolution has led to a significant accumulation of e-waste as consumers upgrade their devices to newer models. As e-waste accumulates, the risk of poor disposition increases. Electronics contain metals that leak toxic chemicals, and when these devices are disposed of improperly, they often end up in landfills where they become a source of GHG emissions and groundwater pollution. Sometimes, trash is taken to incineration facilities; however, when trash containing e-waste is burned, toxic chemicals are released into the air. For this reason, responsible IT asset disposition is critical, and ITAD providers offer sustainable solutions for e-waste.
Sustainable E-Waste Solutions with ITAD
The key to mitigating GHG emissions is increasing the lifespan of devices. Circularity focuses on device repair and reuse, which helps prevent used IT assets from entering the waste stream, thereby eliminating waste and enabling companies to reduce their carbon footprint. ITAD providers offer Mobility Managed Services, which include data security, repair, and refurbishment services for the redeployment of assets. Device reuse also reduces demand for new devices, which helps decrease the need to mine new materials as well as GHG emissions.
IT asset disposition can become a headache when working with multiple vendors, but using a single provider for all ITAD needs reduces time, costs, and the additional greenhouse gas emissions that would be incurred by using multiple vendors.
As the final step in a circular economy, ITAD providers offer electronics recycling. Recycling e-waste ensures it will not be sent to landfills or incinerators, helping to mitigate environmental pollution.
ITAD enterprises prioritize environmental safety through every step of the disposition process by ensuring that e-waste is disposed of properly. HOBI International, Inc. is an R2v3, RIOS, WBE, and ISO 14001 certified IT asset management and disposition company with more than 30 years of experience in the industry.
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