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Alaska Recycles Batteries with New E-Waste Program 

A major issue in the e-waste industry is batteries, because of the danger they present. Lithium-ion batteries are known to explode when thermal runaways occur when the battery is punctured or damaged in any way. Because of this, many end of life facilities must take extra safety precautions to avoid chemical fires. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 11, 2023
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Blog

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (9/5-9/7)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including HOBI CEO to Moderate WBDC Panel, HOBI President Speaks at ISRI Roundtables, Companies Collaborate on Battery Fire Solution, and ITAD vs. vITAD: A Change in Industry Landscape.

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Katelyn Harrison September 8, 2023
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ITAD

ITAD vs. vITAD: A Change in Industry Landscape  

The IT asset disposition industry has undergone many changes during the last decade, several of which have occurred more recently than others. This led to a shift in the ITAD landscape that created a need for new value-added ITAD service offerings, a term pioneered by HOBI as vITAD.

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Katelyn Harrison September 7, 2023
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HOBI CEO to Moderate WBDC Panel 

HOBI CEO and co-founder Cathy Hill is moderating the Operationalizing Sustainable Business Practices through the Lens of Supplier Engagement panel Sep. 6, from 3:40 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. at the 2023 WMDC Midwest Business Conference in Rosemont, Illinois. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 5, 2023
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ESG

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (8/28-8/31)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including details on Apple’s recent support of the Right to Repair movement, how to avoid greenwashing by partnering with a vITAD provider, how mobile repair contributes to the circular economy, and recyclable components inside smartphones. 

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Katelyn Harrison September 1, 2023
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Avoid Greenwashing by Partnering with a vITAD Provider 

More companies strive to reduce their carbon footprint and create environmental ESG goals. However, some are accused of making exaggerated or false claims about environmental promises or greenwashing. Some in the industry are becoming more critical of these environmental claims, and one way to ensure your business follows through with environmental ESG goals is proper IT asset disposition. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 29, 2023
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Data Center Services

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (8/23-8/25)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including how improper disposal of electronics can lead to chemical fires, expanding diversity with a WBE certified ITAD provider, protecting enterprise data with responsible e-waste disposition, and reducing your digital footprint with data center services. 

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Katelyn Harrison August 25, 2023

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