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Rare Earth Elements Recovery: Beyond the Magnetic Hard Drives

The conversation around rare earth recovery is shifting. As hard drives disappear, billions of small devices—from earbuds to smartwatches—now hold the next generation of valuable materials. Learn how HOBI International leads the move toward distributed recovery, combining innovation, sustainability, and circular economy principles to redefine what recycling means.

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Craig Boswell November 3, 2025
Basel Convention
Compliance

Basel Convention: Challenges for ITAD and E-Waste Disposal

The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal is about to upend the electronics recycling industry, casting a shadow of uncertainty over IT asset managers and companies eager to dispose of their electronic waste. The January 1, 2025, deadline looms like an ominous storm cloud, signaling the start of a new era of stringent regulations. With stricter export rules, an expanded definition of controlled waste, and a relentless

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Craig Boswell April 24, 2024
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