At the beginning of the year, the Basel Convention expanded the scope of end-of-life electronics it regulates. The new language broadens the definition of what is considered e-scrap, but the new regulations are creating issues for metals in Thailand.
Working in Human Resources is a bit like herding cats—chaotic and more than a little gruelling, but no one can keep a team on track like Lacey Baker. Born and raised on the rural outskirts of Dallas, Texas, Lacey never strayed too far from her hometown, besides the occasional lake trip, and continues to thrive at HOBI’s Dallas facility. After many years of climbing the HR ladder, she joined the HOBI team as HR Director, a role she has held for 13 years.
Environmental standards are increasing, prompting companies to adopt sustainability strategies. Reporting methods have become a popular tool for measuring carbon output and tracking environmental progress. In the waste industry, some ITAD providers offer ESG reporting to help clients track and manage GHG emissions and reduce their carbon footprint.
Data centers are the most critical and expensive, and improper disposition of data center equipment can result in data loss, data theft, and significant costs. IT asset disposition (ITAD) enterprises provide more than just simple disposition; their services encompass all IT assets, including data centers. As the storage hub for enterprise information, decommissioning is a tedious process. Partnering with an ITAD provider for data center solutions saves time, budget funds, and guarantees data security throughout the disposition process.
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.
Batteries have long been a significant obstacle in the waste industry, and the increasing popularity of mobile electronics has led to a rise in the annual number of battery fires. E-mobility gadgets, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, have also seen an increase in use, leading to a surge in battery fires occurring in residential buildings and homes. This has inspired New York legislators to introduce a battery extended producer responsibility (EPR) update bill to the governor, following Connecticut’s governor, who signed a broad battery EPR law last week.
IT asset disposition is often put off due to the time and money it takes to research and acquire vendors. Responsible IT asset disposition includes data destruction, logistics for equipment pickup and transportation, and a certified electronics recycler. Many companies want to resell their retired IT hardware, which also requires time and budget for repair and refurbishment services, as well as guaranteed data erasure. Finding separate vendors is time-consuming and costly, but IT asset disposition ( ITAD) providers offer a range of end-of-use solutions for retired IT assets, all under one roof.
Circularity isn’t just an industry buzzword; it’s the future. As environmental awareness continues to grow, companies are setting net-zero goals and seeking sustainable solutions to achieve them. The first step is emissions reduction, a feat that can be accomplished by partnering with an ITAD provider for all end-of-use IT asset needs. ITAD providers reduce e-waste, improve circularity by supporting a circular economy, and help companies reach net-zero goals.
As an essential component of establishing a circular economy, device repair is a cornerstone of device reuse, making it a critical step in accomplishing e-waste reduction. The Right to Repair movement supports consumers’ right to repair their own devices, and is now a topic of legislation in all 50 U.S. states. The latest to pass repair legislation, Texas recently passed a right-to-repair bill that presents a distinct approach from others of its kind.
This week, HOBI shines a light on Don Simms, Vice President of Operations. As a Texas native, Don grew up in Fort Worth and now oversees operations at HOBI’s Dallas location. His various operational roles in engineering and project management equipped him with the necessary skills required to develop and oversee the processes and capacity of HOBI operations.