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IT Asset Management

Safety Reminders for At-Home Mobile Device Repair

The right to repair encompasses several aspects of device repair, but self-repair is perhaps the most dangerous and should never be attempted without proper preparations.

Katelyn Harrison February 19, 2024

Data Center Services

Secure Data Center Decommissioning with a vITAD Provider

Data security, a crucial aspect of any enterprise, hinges significantly on effective data center management, particularly during decommissioning.

Katelyn Harrison February 15, 2024

Electronics Recycling

Why You Should Love Electronics Recycling

Happy Valentine’s Day! As you recover from Super Bowl weekend and finalize Valentine’s Day plans, consider making this year’s festivities eco-friendly.

Katelyn Harrison February 14, 2024

Electronics Recycling

SERI Acquires E-Reuse Conference and Plans to Elevate Electronics Sustainability

The long-running E-Reuse Conference (ERC) was recently acquired by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), which administers the R2 certification standard. SERI announced the acquisition Feb. 2 and changed the name of the conference to the Electronics Sustainability Summit.

Katelyn Harrison February 13, 2024

Mobile Asset Management

Embrace Sustainability with Smart Mobile Device Management

Eliminating waste is a critical step in establishing a circular economy, and a key component in achieving this is mobile device management.

Katelyn Harrison February 12, 2024

Data Security

Securing Your Digital Footprint: The Critical Role of vITAD in IT Asset Disposition and Data Protection

Partnering with a vITAD provider who offers value-added services like data erasure will help prevent hackers from accessing private information even after disposition.

Katelyn Harrison February 8, 2024

Electronics Recycling

New X-Ray Technology Helps Prevent Battery Fires

An up-and-coming tech company has developed an imaging system that enables e-scrap processors and municipal recycling facilities to locate and remove hidden lithium-ion batteries and other hazards before they can present fire risks.

Katelyn Harrison February 7, 2024

3PL Solutions

Customized 3PL Solutions with a vITAD Provider

Value-added IT asset disposition provides customized 3PL solutions to alleviate the burden of asset transportation for enterprises and guarantees safe and secure handling of IT gear.

Katelyn Harrison February 6, 2024

Electronics Recycling

Waste Industry Leaders Discuss Basel E-Plastics Compliance

Leaders in e-scrap certification organizations, SERI, which administers the R2 standard, and e-Stewards believe the new Basel rules on e-plastics present challenges and opportunities. According to E-Scrap News, there is potential wide-scale non-compliance with the new Basel amendments.

Katelyn Harrison February 5, 2024

IT Asset Disposition

Seattle Announces Battery Disposal Ban

Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Seattle banned batteries from garbage and recycling bins. Seattle residents will no longer be allowed to throw batteries in garbage cans or recycling bins to prevent potential chemical fires.

Katelyn Harrison February 1, 2024

IT Asset Disposition

UK Waste Industry Supports Ban on Disposable Vapes

Due to the amount of e-waste they generate, the U.K. government plans to ban disposable vapes, and the waste industry is in full support.

Katelyn Harrison January 31, 2024

ESG

Enterprise Benefits of ESG Reporting

As a value-added IT asset disposition service, ESG represents an enterprise’s environmental, social, and governance policies and provides transparency and accountability within the workplace.

Katelyn Harrison January 30, 2024

IT Asset Disposition

What to do When Electronics Freeze

Amid the coldest part of the year, we’ve provided some tips for keeping electronics warm in freezing weather and what to do with frozen electronics.

Katelyn Harrison January 29, 2024

Data Security

Celebrating Data Privacy Day: The Role of Responsible IT Asset Disposition

In a time when data breaches and identity theft are rampant, understanding and promoting data privacy is more crucial than ever.

Michael Blankenship January 26, 2024

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.

Katelyn Harrison January 25, 2024