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Electronics Recycling

Lithium Batteries Spark Fire Overseas 

A recycling center in Pitsea, England, that recently caught fire was confirmed to have been started by a lithium-ion battery, prompting the group manager Craig McLellan to promote proper battery disposal.

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ESG

Meet Social ESG Goals with vITAD 

In a shifting ITAD landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting plays a significant role in the industry’s evolution, and partnering with a vITAD provider can help bring an organization one step closer to fulfilling social ESG goals. 

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Electronics Recycling

New Jersey Passes EV Battery Legislation

Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S3723 into law, making New Jersey the first state to make producers responsible for electric and propulsion batteries.

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IT Asset Disposition

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (1/15-18/24)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including how manufacturers are considering their roles in reuse and recycling, why recycling is the best disposition method, details regarding Google’s recent endorsement of the right to repair, and a step-by-step guide to effective IT asset disposition. 

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IT Asset Management

Google Endorses Right to Repair 

Amid controversial industry topics, the right to repair has been one of the most influential and is now receiving support from tech giants after years of being lobbied against by the same organizations. 

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Electronics Recycling

Why Recycling is the Best Disposition Method 

Several standard methods are used to dispose of unwanted or retired IT assets, but only one is environmentally friendly while protecting the health of those in surrounding areas. 

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Electronics Recycling

Reuse or Recycle Old IT Assets This Year

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.

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ESG

Achieve Governance ESG Goals in 2024 with vITAD 

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. 

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IT Asset Disposition

Make vITAD Part of Your Disposition Plan 

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. 

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IT Asset Management

Reuse or Recycle Old IT Assets This Year 

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.

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Electronics Recycling

Waste Industry Fire Numbers May be Decreasing 

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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