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Preventing E-Waste Hazards With Proper IT Asset Management

E-waste is considered hazardous because many of our electronics today contain lithium-ion batteries notorious for their explosive nature. When electronics overheat, the batteries will swell and often result in battery fires. This can be especially dangerous to ITAD facilities that store large amounts of IT assets, which is why proper IT asset management is crucial for risk prevention. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 20, 2024
HOBI-WBE
ITAD

Implement Diversity with a WBE-Certified ITAD Provider 

The business world continues to undergo many changes with new standards and requirements, including diversity. Having a diverse workforce is an important factor to consider when partnering with other businesses as part of social ESG criteria. In the ITAD space, diversity plays a role in business development as other enterprises search for diverse suppliers. For women-owned businesses, a WBE certification is beneficial for revenue growth and provides tax incentives. As industry requirements continue to evolve,

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Katelyn Harrison June 18, 2024
Circular economy
ITAD

Circularity: Closing the Loop with Repair & Redeployment 

A circular economy targets sustainability with four pillars, reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover, that eliminate waste by recovering reusable materials for redistribution and recycling. In a digital era consumed by technology, eco-friendly disposal is critical; ITAD providers offer services such as asset refurbishment and redeployment that support circularity. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 17, 2024
HOBI-ITAD
ITAD

Challenges & ITAD Solutions for Government Agencies

Government agencies are held to a higher standard in every aspect, including IT asset disposition. Government agencies must comply with various regulatory standards because they are the governing forces of multiple environmental initiatives and safeguard exponential amounts of sensitive data. Responsible IT asset management is the first step to compliance with e-waste disposal. Below, we will discuss some challenges and explore ITAD solutions for government agencies, such as data security, strict regulatory compliance standards, and environmental responsibilities. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 13, 2024
HOBI-Compliance
Compliance

Ensure ITAD Compliance: Certifications & Data Security Tips

IT asset disposition consists of many facets, including data security, reverse logistics, data center services, and more, but compliance is crucial to a successful ITAD infrastructure. ITAD compliance is a regulatory requirement and  a critical component of maintaining data security and environmental sustainability. In the ITAD space, compliance represents a commitment to transparency and accountability for asset management and disposition, and following industry regulation standards. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 12, 2024
HOBI-e-Recycling
Electronics Recycling

Five E-Recycling Apps to Make Your Summer Travels Greener 

E-waste makes up a significant portion of the world’s global waste generation, and a primary reason is the lack of resources and information. When users upgrade their electronic devices, they typically toss their old devices out with the garbage because they don’t know how else to dispose of them, which can be extremely dangerous. 

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Katelyn Harrison May 29, 2024
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