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Value-Added ITAD: Sustainable Solutions for the Digital Age 

The world is a digital arena where electronics are required for daily life. The influx of technology over the last decade has created a need for additional ITAD services to accommodate the changing industry landscape, a concept HOBI refers to as value-added ITAD (vITAD).

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Katelyn Harrison November 13, 2024
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Achieving ESG in the ITAD Space 

ESG reporting is becoming more common in ITAD as part of a shifting industry landscape, including new value-added facets of the ITAD business model, a change HOBI refers to as value-added ITAD (vITAD). 

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Katelyn Harrison November 12, 2024
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HOBI Salutes Our Veterans 

Veterans Day is not just a holiday; it’s a day for the nation to pause and acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts of the brave men and women who have donned the uniform of our armed forces. As the festive season casts a warm glow on the faces of families gathered in celebration, it is essential to remember that such simple joys are afforded to us by the selfless service of our veterans.

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Michael Blankenship November 11, 2024
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ESG

Improve Diversity & ESG with WBE Certified ITAD

A WBE certification benefits women-owned businesses and provides tax incentives for revenue growth. As industry requirements continue to evolve, partnering with a WBE-certified ITAD provider offers diversity to business practices and helps achieve social ESG goals.

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Katelyn Harrison November 11, 2024
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HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (11/4-11/7)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a day in the afterlife of an IT asset after retirement, AI’s impact on IT asset disposition and the e-waste industry, Apple’s shifted stance on device repair at SERI’s eSummit, and exploring data center solutions with an ITAD provider. 

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Katelyn Harrison November 8, 2024
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Mobile Asset Management

Apple Shifts Stance on Device Repair at SERI e-Summit 

The summit’s schedule included a SERI ESG Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting and a surprising announcement from Tom Marieb, Apple’s vice president of product integrity. During a plenary discussion, Marieb said the tech giant is evolving its stance on device repair, a significant shift from its previous stance. 

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Katelyn Harrison November 6, 2024
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HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (10/28-10/31)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including battery dangers and fire prevention, how reverse logistics helps shape the ITAD process, how ITAD providers can help reduce your carbon footprint, and the trick and treats of the ITAD trade. 

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Katelyn Harrison November 1, 2024
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ITAD

ITAD: The Trick & Treats of the Trade 

Happy Halloween! Today is the day for all things spooky, and what’s scarier than electronic waste? Whether it’s robotic spiders or magnetic lights, it’s important to have a disposition plan for any electronics you plan to retire after festivities.

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Katelyn Harrison October 31, 2024
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ITAD Providers Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Impact

One way companies can achieve environmental goals is by partnering with an ITAD provider for responsible, environmentally-sound IT asset disposition. ITAD enterprises function as a one-stop-shop for all end-of-use needs, helping reduce costs and the amount of carbon emissions used. 

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Katelyn Harrison October 30, 2024
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IT Asset Management

Battery Safety 101: Battery Dangers & Fire Prevention

More battery fires occur each year, and it has become crucial to know how to prevent them, and what to do if a battery fire occurs. Implementing battery safety even with everyday electronics via IT asset management can help prevent battery fires at home and in the office. 

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Katelyn Harrison October 28, 2024

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