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vITAD: Embracing Value-Added IT Asset Disposition Services

HOBI presented the second webinar in its series on value-added IT asset disposition services (vITAD) Oct. 27, where HOBI’s president and co-founder Craig Boswell describes how vITAD is the new way forward.

Katelyn Harrison October 30, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Opportunities Provided by E-waste Recycling

Recycling electronic waste is a critical environmental issue. With the numerous benefits e-recycling offers, addressing the issue of e-waste recycling is becoming more crucial.

Mahlet Dozier October 26, 2023

ITAD

EPA Invests in Environmental Justice Projects

Environmental safety has been a longstanding issue, and recently, the U.S. EPA announced $128 million in funding for 186 different environmental justice projects, including waste diversion, illegal dumping prevention, community recycling efforts, and electronics recycling.

Katelyn Harrison October 25, 2023

Data Security

Protect Enterprise Data with Proper Data Center IT Asset Disposition

Data storage has evolved across generations from filing cabinets to today’s preferred method – data centers. This means sensitive business, employee, and client data is susceptible to cyberattacks and data breaches, which makes proper IT asset management and disposition critical for data security.

Katelyn Harrison October 24, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Common E-Waste Products Pose Recycling Problems

Disposable electronics, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens, have posed various health concerns for several years. These disposable products pose environmental issues because they cannot be recycled or thrown in the trash. Recycling is nearly impossible because of how they are manufactured, leaving few disposal methods available.

Katelyn Harrison October 23, 2023

The do's and don't with electronic accessories

Electronics Recycling

The Do’s and Don’ts of Old Phone Chargers and Other E-waste

Smartphones are an essential part of most people’s daily lives. With most people replacing their smartphones as often as every three to four years, older models rapidly become outdated.

Mahlet Dozier October 19, 2023

Improper IT Asset Disposition Can Harm The Environment and Lead to Chemical Fires

This year’s annual E-Waste Day took place over the weekend, a global initiative to recycle electronic household waste no longer in use. ITAD facilities such as HOBI collect retired IT hardware year-round to ensure they are disposed of properly via electronics recycling.

Katelyn Harrison October 18, 2023

Environmental Services

Device Reuse Helps Protect the Environment

IT asset disposition provides a second chance for some electronics through device reuse, which is increasingly preferable to purchasing new devices.

Katelyn Harrison October 16, 2023

Packaging and shipping lithium ion batteries-HOBI

Reverse Logistics

Handling Hazardous Materials: Shipping & Packaging Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are hazardous, which means shipping and handling them is risky. These batteries, which can power both large and small elements, are known to pose fire risks. As a result, rules and regulations exist regarding their initial and return shipping.

Mahlet Dozier October 12, 2023

Benefitting From Value-Added ITAD Services

Value-added IT asset disposition, or vITAD, is a term coined by HOBI International to describe the recent shifts in the ITAD landscape. Traditional ITAD services are expanding to accommodate the industry changes and now include additional services.

Katelyn Harrison October 11, 2023

IT Asset Management

Five Common Computer Problems and Potential Solutions

Experiencing technical issues with computers is something we all encounter at some point during the lifecycle of a computer. Some of those issues have simple solutions, and others lead to device retirement. Below is a list of some of the most common computer problems and possible solutions.

Katelyn Harrison October 10, 2023

ITAD

ITAD Market Prices May Have Bottomed Out

Consulting firm Compliance Standards, with E-Scrap News, surveyed anonymous participants about IT refresh cycles, competition, used device pricing, hiring, and capital investments for the second quarter of 2023 and have opened their survey for the third quarter of 2023.

Katelyn Harrison October 9, 2023

IT Asset Management

Maximizing the Lifespan of Electronics Through Proper IT Asset Management

Electronic devices like laptops, tablets, and smartphones can last years if managed properly or be short-lived from years of neglect. Fortunately, there are several ways to ensure your devices last as long as intended.

Katelyn Harrison October 4, 2023

ESG

Partnering with a vITAD Provider Helps Achieve Governance ESG Goals

Value-added IT asset disposition (vITAD) services are becoming more common in the industry, the most prominent being ESG reporting. Environmental awareness is spreading, and as more businesses strive to reduce their carbon footprint, many are also seeking partnerships with enterprises that have established environmental, social, and governance goals.

Katelyn Harrison October 3, 2023

Electronics Recycling

AI & VR Tech is Helping Homebound Elderly Experience the World

Many have raised concerns about machinery taking over jobs and the potential consequences of machine learning. However, some view AI in a more positive light and use advanced technology to help others, including homebound elderly.

Katelyn Harrison October 2, 2023