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Environmental Services

Establish ESG Environmental Goals with an ITAD Provider  

Sustainability is in the fast lane and rising. Companies worldwide are implementing environmental policies, adjusting packaging methods, and reusing metals to reduce their carbon footprint. In the race to reach environmental goals, there is one method that will significantly boost an organization’s sustainability numbers, maximize ROI, and help reduce its carbon impact: ITAD.

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Katelyn Harrison January 14, 2025
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Mobile Asset Management

Sustainable Solutions to E-Waste with Device Reuse

Companies are becoming more environmentally aware and implementing sustainability goals and policies to ensure they meet environmental standards. The waste industry has undergone significant changes and will face many more challenges in the years ahead, but device reuse is a key component of reducing e-waste. Partnering with an ITAD provider will help companies achieve environmental goals with sustainable solutions, reduce e-waste, and protect data even after asset retirement. 

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Katelyn Harrison January 13, 2025
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Electronics Recycling

Battery Disposal Ban Expands to New Hampshire

Battery disposal has been a topic of discussion in the waste industry for years as an obstacle many companies face in IT asset disposition. Lithium-ion batteries especially pose issues for e-waste disposal and have been the source of many warehouse and house fires. Many states have enacted battery disposal laws to ensure they are disposed of properly, and New Hampshire recently passed their own. 

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Katelyn Harrison January 9, 2025
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ITAD

ITAD in 2025: What to Look For in a Provider 

Many changes are underway in the ITAD industry, and finding an ITAD provider who can navigate the new challenges is crucial. The most notable changes are the new Basel Amendments and technological advancements that have resulted in more stringent data security protocols. As the industry continues to evolve, here are a few things to remember when searching for an ITAD provider in the new year. 

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Katelyn Harrison January 8, 2025
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Mobile Asset Management

Oregon Enacts New Right-to-Repair Law

The Right-to-Repair movement continues to sweep across the nation, with Oregon being the latest state to enact repair legislation. The movement began in 2012 when Massachusetts passed the “Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act,” which mandated that car manufacturers provide independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic tools and repair information as their dealership. This was the first successful implementation of a right-to-repair law in the United States, and several others have since adopted it. 

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Katelyn Harrison January 7, 2025
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Data Security

New Year, New Data Security Measures with ITAD

One thing to consider is data security after asset retirement. ITAD enterprises like HOBI offer data security services, including data erasure for retired IT assets, ensuring that data is safe even after assets are no longer in use. 

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Katelyn Harrison January 6, 2025
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ITAD

ITAD in 2025: Navigating Growth, Regulations, and Innovation

Last year, increasing electronic waste drove tremendous industry growth as companies searched for environmentally sound e-waste disposition. ESG became a new requirement that many companies adopted to help achieve sustainability initiatives. In addition to industry growth and environmental awareness, organizations prioritized secure data destruction to comply with stringent regulations.

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Katelyn Harrison January 2, 2025
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ITAD

ITAD Solutions: Drive Sustainability & ESG Goals in 2025

Environmental awareness is becoming increasingly important as technological advancements like AI become more prevalent, and developing an ITAD plan will help companies reduce their carbon impact, achieve ESG goals, and maximize ROI. IT asset disposition is often an afterthought, usually ignored until old assets become an issue. However, establishing a disposition plan with an ITAD provider will ease the burden of e-waste disposal and save budget funds by eliminating the need to find multiple vendors. 

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Katelyn Harrison December 31, 2024
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IT Asset Management

Prioritize IT Asset Management in the New Year with ITAD

IT asset disposition (ITAD) professionals offer a range of end-of-use services for retired IT assets, including asset management with redeployment, reverse logistics, data security, and electronics recycling. As a one-stop solution for all end-of-use needs, an ITAD partner will ease the burden of disposition and ensure clients get the most out of their assets even after retirement. 

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Katelyn Harrison December 30, 2024
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Environmental Services

Celebrate a Merry Christmas Sustainably with HOBI’s Tips

As the year comes to a close, HOBI extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season! Amid the holiday travel, gift exchanges, and festive lights, it’s easy to forget about our environmental impact. That’s why we’re here to help you celebrate the holidays with sustainability in mind. Below are some practical and eco-friendly tips to make your festivities a little greener this year.

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Michael Blankenship December 23, 2024
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Electronics Recycling

Device Reuse Will Help Reduce the Influx of AI E-Scrap  

ITAD providers offer services like repair and refurbishment designed to maximize the value of retired IT assets via remarketing used devices. As a crucial part of a circular economy, device reuse helps close the loop and helps eliminate waste. 

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Katelyn Harrison December 19, 2024
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Navigating The Swiss Ghana Amendments in the ITAD Industry

The new Basel Convention amendments are a looming obstacle for the ITAD industry, with the Swiss Ghana amendments set to go into effect on Jan. 1. The changes include the reclassification of certain materials not previously classified as hazardous, subjecting them to the same shipment regulations as hazardous materials such as CRT glass or devices with batteries containing mercury, cadmium or lead.

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Katelyn Harrison December 16, 2024

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