As a woman-owned and WBE-certified ITAD company, HOBI prioritizes sustainability by ensuring used IT products are properly sanitized and recycled while maximizing the value of these assets by repairing, refurbishing, and remarketing.
By supporting and partnering with women-owned businesses, we are not only assisting with gender equality but also investing in economic empowerment.
Enterprise IT asset managers should adopt effective ITAD practices to dispose of outdated technology, including choosing certified providers and ensuring eco-friendly disposal for maximizing asset return value.
According to an article written by Deliogroup, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies and reporting a company’s impact on ESG appear to be competitive differentiators.
There are many barriers to e-waste recycling. As manufacturers release new and more sophisticated versions of electronic devices, consumers get rid of the older models and replace them with the newer versions. This pattern causes the amount of e-waste generated as trash to skyrocket, not to mention the barriers that prevent individuals from willingly participating in e-waste recycling.
On November 1, 2023, Washington, D.C. became the first U.S. city to launch a battery recycling program funded by battery manufacturers.
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, HOBI would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy and blessed holiday. We also would like to remind and encourage everyone to keep it eco-friendly and to safeguard the environment this holiday season.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injuries in the recycling industry were high in 2022. It’s not surprising, considering workers encounter hazards in electronic waste recycling that cause serious injuries, hearing loss, and expose workers to harmful dust and toxic compounds.
Businesses that fall short in environmental, social, and governance matters risk being rated poorly. Having a strong ESG portfolio can create greater value for them. Here are four strategies for achieving that value.
Recycling electronic waste is a critical environmental issue. With the numerous benefits e-recycling offers, addressing the issue of e-waste recycling is becoming more crucial.
