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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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A sustainable and a happy Thanksgiving-HOBI
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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lithium-ion battery
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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HOBI blog recap
IT Asset Disposition

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (11/13-11/16) 

Below 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.

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Safety in the e-waste industry
ITAD

Best Practices for Safety in the E-waste Industry 

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injuries in the recycling industry were high in 2022. It’s not surprising, considering workers encounter hazards in electronic waste recycling that cause serious injuries, hearing loss, and expose workers to harmful dust and toxic compounds.

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Lithium Ion battery safety
Electronics Recycling

ISRI and South Carolina Launch Battery Safety Campaign 

In a joint effort between ISRI and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and support from several other organizations, the campaign is designed to increase the public’s understanding of the health and environmental benefits of safely recycling household batteries. 

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ESG

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (11/6-11/9)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a petition for the expansion of Microsoft 10, environmental awareness with ESG, how to protect IT assets during severe weather, and a salute to our veterans from HOBI. 

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