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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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Reverse Logistics

ITAD Logistics Solutions for a Remote Environment 

Reverse logistics is a staple in the ITAD industry as a service that helps ease the burden of transporting assets, and finding an ITAD partner can also help mitigate the logistics hurdles of a remote workforce. IT asset disposition is critical in an age when technology is almost a requirement for daily life. 

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Katelyn Harrison December 12, 2024
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Electronics Recycling

Battery Recycling is Key to Safer E-Waste Disposal Practices

ITAD providers offer various disposition services, including repair and safe battery removal. Battery recycling is critical to reducing battery fires, and Indiana recently received a grant to help spread awareness by expanding battery recycling in the community. 

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Katelyn Harrison December 11, 2024
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Repair Used Devices with an ITAD Provider to Maximize ROI

Companies must keep IT assets updated to maintain a smooth business operation and often dispose of used equipment before a device’s useful lifecycle ends. ITAD providers offer repair and remarketing opportunities and end-of-use services that extend the used device lifecycle and help maximize ROI. 

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Katelyn Harrison December 10, 2024
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HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (11/25-26 & 12/2-5) 

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including x-ray technology that helps identify batteries during disposition, essential ITAD services to look for in a provider, California’s changing battery-bearing device regulations, making a disposition plan for IT assets over the holidays, and additional posts from last week: protecting IT assets this winter, and value-added ITAD services that elevate data security. 

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Katelyn Harrison December 6, 2024
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IT Asset Management

Protect Electronics This Winter with IT Asset Management 

IT asset management isn’t just for disposition. ITAM tracks, maintains, and stores IT assets, including ensuring they are protected against severe weather. As the weather gets a little colder, ensuring IT assets are adequately stored is essential to prevent them from freezing.

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Katelyn Harrison December 4, 2024
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IT Asset Disposition

Make a Disposition Plan for IT Assets Over the Holidays 

IT asset disposition enterprises offer services for end-of-use IT assets that cover data security, mobile asset management, and reverse logistics. Responsible asset disposition will help mitigate environmental pollution and help clients achieve ESG goals.

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Katelyn Harrison December 3, 2024
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Electronics Recycling

California Changes Battery-Bearing Device Regulations

Many states are implementing battery recycling legislation, and California is preparing to change its battery-bearing device regulations. Nearly 100 percent of consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and EVs, rely on lithium-ion batteries for power.

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Katelyn Harrison December 2, 2024
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A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Message from HOBI International, Inc

As we begin the holiday season, we at HOBI International, Inc. pause to reflect on what truly matters: gratitude. Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday—it’s a moment to appreciate the blessings in our lives and the connections that fuel our personal and professional growth.

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Katelyn Harrison November 27, 2024
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IT Asset Disposition

X-ray Technology Helps Identify Batteries During Disposition 

The ITAD process includes battery removal, which isn’t always an easy task. Electronics are made with lithium-ion batteries, which can cause chemical fires if damaged, making battery removal critical to prevent damage during disposition. However, some are more difficult to detect and can enter the disposition stream unnoticed, increasing the risk of damage and a potential battery fire.

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Katelyn Harrison November 25, 2024
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HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (11/18-11/21)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including reducing e-waste and boosting sustainability with IT asset management, ITAD solutions with value-added services, a new battery EPR bill in Illinois, and how mobility managed services improve asset management and budget. 

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Katelyn Harrison November 22, 2024

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