The IT asset disposition industry has undergone many changes during the last decade, several of which have occurred more recently than others. This led to a shift in the ITAD landscape that created a need for new value-added ITAD service offerings, a term pioneered by HOBI as vITAD.
Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT) and Fireproof Solutions have partnered to develop an agent to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires quickly, safely, and neatly.
HOBI CEO and co-founder Cathy Hill is moderating the Operationalizing Sustainable Business Practices through the Lens of Supplier Engagement panel Sep. 6, from 3:40 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. at the 2023 WMDC Midwest Business Conference in Rosemont, Illinois.Â
HOBI President and co-founder Craig Boswell is speaking on global markets at the annual ISRI Roundtables 2023 in Chicago Sept. 7 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Â
A circular economy involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. One such product that contributes to the circular economy is the reuse of mobile devices.Â
More companies strive to reduce their carbon footprint and create environmental ESG goals. However, some are accused of making exaggerated or false claims about environmental promises or greenwashing. Some in the industry are becoming more critical of these environmental claims, and one way to ensure your business follows through with environmental ESG goals is proper IT asset disposition.Â
For years, Apple has notoriously lobbied against the Right to Repair movement but recently announced support for a right-to-repair bill currently under consideration in California.
Though businesses are now more vocal about environmental concerns, many are accused of not following through with green policies because of their digital footprints.Â
Sometimes, an organization may throw away retired IT assets rather than budget for proper IT asset disposition. Throwing away e-waste is convenient but can be detrimental to an enterprise’s privacy.Â
As a value-added ITAD service, ESG reporting provides accountability and transparency for companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve social requirements in the workplace.