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Solutions to e-waste recycling-HOBI
Electronics Recycling

Top Barriers and Possible Solutions to E-waste Recycling 

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.

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ESG

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (12/18-12/21)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a new survey showing Americans’ apprehension about EV battery destruction, why repair advocates are requesting rules for manufacturers, how ESG reporting should include data security elements, and a year in review recap of HOBI’s most informative blog posts for 2023. 

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Christmas recycling
Electronics Recycling

Winter Recycling Tips 

Winter is here, meaning leaving anything outside can result in damaged materials, even recycled ones. We’ve provided some winter recycling tips below for all types of waste as the weather gets colder. 

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IT Asset Disposition

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (12/04-12/07) 

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including partnering with an ITAD provider for end of year IT asset disposition, details on why NYC just cut curbside e-scrap pick-up services, what to look for in a vITAD provider, and how to practice proper IT asset management during IATAM awareness month. 

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ITAD

What to Look for in a vITAD Provider 

Value-added IT asset disposition provides solutions to navigate new hurdles in the industry presented by recent changes via additional services HOBI refers to as vITAD.

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Data Security

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (11/27-11/30) 

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.

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Data Security

Protect Enterprise Data with Proper IT Asset Disposition 

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 developing a disposition plan for retired IT assets.

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IT asset disposition
Electronics Recycling

Choose Recycling Over Other Disposition Methods 

Technology is such an integral part of daily life that upgrades are now a necessity, leaving hundreds of thousands of retired electronic devices for disposal. The problem is not many know exactly what to do with unwanted IT assets. 

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Uncategorized

Have a Happy and Sustainable Thanksgiving

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.

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IT Asset Management

EPA to Create Universal Waste Category for Lithium-Ion 

The 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.

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