In the new year, consider donating old IT assets to maximize their value and benefit the environment. HOBI encourages reuse and proper disposal of retired electronics, emphasizing data security and environmental responsibility. Contact them for IT asset management and disposition services at 817-814-2620 or sales@hobi.com.
ESG reporting provides a level of transparency and accountability for an enterprise in reference to environmental, social, and governance issues. ESG also helps companies stand out to those seeking to do business with organizations striving to reduce their carbon footprint, expand diversity, and maintain compliance.Â
The ITAD industry is evolving to include a new list of criteria and expectations to meet these needs with value-added IT asset disposition, or vITAD, a term pioneered by HOBI to describe the industry changes.Â
It’s a new year, which means it might be time to upgrade IT assets, but end of use doesn’t have to mean end of life. Many consumers choose to switch out older IT assets for newer models, but ITAD enterprises like HOBI encourage the reuse of old electronics to maximize product value.
Recently, the Annual Reported Waste and Recycling Facility Fires Report for January revealed that the number of lithium-ion battery fires in the waste industry has decreased, a trend believed to continue in the coming years.
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After the holidays, many are left with old electronics like tablets, smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, laptops, gaming systems, and more, and are often unsure of what to do with them. Proper IT asset disposition is becoming increasingly critical in order to keep the environment clean and healthy.
Last month, repair advocates drafted a proposal requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) craft rules to prohibit manufacturers from restricting the repair of their products. The request came as a 49-page petition to the FTC on Nov. 14 outlining the argument for better federal repair protection.Â
Whether it’s a Christmas present, birthday gift, or office supplies, reusing retired IT assets rather than throwing them away helps preserve natural resources, protects the environment, and provides additional sales channels to those looking for cost-effective alternatives to new devices.Â