In February 1992, we began as a small Illinois-based electronics processor focused on the retrieval and resale of electronic components and environmentally sound recycling of midrange and PBX phone equipment. As technology and innovation continue to thrive, HOBI has blossomed into one of the industry’s leading providers of IT and mobile asset management services with…
Sprint, HOBI and Brightstar launch contest to reduce electronic waste and spur mobile innovation OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–Sprint [NYSE: S] launched today its inaugural Smartphone Encore Challenge, in conjunction with Brightstar Corp. and HOBI International, as a call-to-action for students to find profitable and innovative ways to repurpose old smartphones or their components. The challenge will be…
Grab your picket signs! Minnesota e-scrapers are teaming up to push for a “right-to-repair” law. This would allow access to tools and necessary information to refurbishment and asset management professionals eager to repair electronic devices. Unfortunately, OEMs have a tendency to make repairs especially difficult to the average consumer, leading them to trash and replace…
Cyberspace can be a dangerous place. So it’s up to you as a consumer to understand your own privacy rights and how best to protect yourself in cyberspace. Data collection doesn’t always need consent Data has become an extremely valuable asset, yet some are still negligent when it comes to security of personal information. Data…
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, the National Football League and Verizon successfully teamed up to collect and safely recycle electronic waste on Jan 20. The rally is part of the overall environmental and community outreach program developed for Super Bowl XLIX. This is the second year that Verizon and the NFL have joined with the…
As the fastest growing segment in the waste stream, e-waste is primarily known for being made up of electronics and electronics parts. But, what about the plastic case that houses your precious iPad and smartphones? After all, packaging is often the initial material customers see and touch. Plastic waste from electronics, more commonly know as…