Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a clean energy bill that recently passed in Michigan, why you should choose recycling over other disposition methods, how to protect enterprise data with proper IT asset disposition, and details regarding a recent launch of a battery recycling program in D.C. Michigan Passes Clean Energy…
DetailsOn November 1, 2023, Washington, D.C. became the first U.S. city to launch a battery recycling program funded by battery manufacturers. The program allows the public to drop off used batteries free of charge at locations throughout the city, where they’ll be gathered for processing. The program accepts rechargeable single-use batteries, whereas, in the past,…
DetailsThe amount of data in the world increases exponentially each year thanks to the evolution of technology. Digital storage is the primary method of storage, which means it is also a target for digital data theft. As technology and digital storage evolve, so do hackers, and it’s becoming increasingly critical to consider data security when…
DetailsElectronic waste is an ongoing issue that continues to grow as technology evolves, and the root of the issue is improper disposition due to a lack of knowledge on the subject. Technology is such an integral part of daily life that upgrades are now a necessity, leaving hundreds of thousands of retired electronic devices for…
DetailsLast week, several clean energy bills passed the Michigan legislature with the aim to move the state to 100 percent clean energy by 2040, but some are concerned about a specific inclusion. As part of a package of five bills approved by the legislature, SB 271 includes provisions allowing incinerator facilities to count toward local…
DetailsWith 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. Although holidays are about festivities, activities, entertainment, etc., it’s vital to remember what the…
DetailsThe EPA is now looking to create a category of universal waste specifically for lithium-ion batteries at the request of the electric power industry. LIBs are in most of our electronics, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and desktops, and are known for their explosive nature when damaged. According to E-Scrap News, the EPA developed a…
DetailsEach year, a new wave of electronics is released, and offices and schools worldwide retire IT assets in favor of upgraded models. This results in much IT equipment being left in storage closets, thrown away or left on curbs rather than proper disposal. IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI ensure IT assets are properly disposed…
DetailsBelow is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a battery safety campaign being launched by ISRI and South Carolina, how businesses struggle with proper IT asset disposition, a viable approach to carbon offset credits through the redeployment of IT assets, and best practices for safety in the e-waste industry. ISRI and South Carolina…
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