hobi international logo header

HOBI BLOG

The latest industry news, expert tips, and best-practice recommendations for IT Asset Disposition.
HOBI-Battery recycling
Electronics Recycling

X-Ray Tech May Be the Key to Battery Fire Prevention 

The increase in technology has also caused a rise in battery fires, resulting in many industry challenges for ITAD facilities. Lithium-ion batteries are among the most dangerous due to their explosive tendencies, causing hundreds of fires in facilities and homes. Many industry professionals have been trying to solve the battery issue under mounting pressure to find a solution, and one recently took a significant step forward. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 25, 2025
HOBI Employee spotlight-Courtland Taylor
Blog

Coaching & Karaoke with Courtland Taylor

HOBI’s next employee spotlight shines on a man with a varied collection of hobbies, who has spent much of his time helping others both on the field and in the classroom. The ITAD process includes many different roles, and like any company, the most important are financial. As HOBI’s Accounting Coordinator, Courtland’s role at HOBI essentially involves financial correspondence with clients, managing accounts receivable, communicating with clients regarding account balances and payments, credit memos, and other invoice adjustments for clients.

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 21, 2025
HOBI-lithium battery recycling
Electronics Recycling

Northern Kentucky Receives Battery Recycling Program 

Batteries are found in almost every electronic device, but lithium-ion batteries are potentially the most dangerous. Known for their explosive nature, LIBs are the source of hundreds of facility fires annually and are the cause of many house fires. The necessity of battery recycling is growing, and many states are finally taking action. As the most recent state to implement battery recycling efforts, Northern Kentucky recently received a battery recycling program for lithium-ion batteries specifically. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 20, 2025
HOBI-Circularity
IT Asset Disposition

IT Asset Disposition: Shifting Perspective with Circularity 

IT asset disposition has long since been viewed as the final step in an asset’s life, and herein lies the problem. ITAD is not the final step, but part of a continuous cycle of sustainability through circularity. The global e-waste crisis will continue to grow, but shifting our perspective on ITAD will help companies gain a better understanding of true sustainability by focusing on how ITAD is part of a circular lifecycle rather than the final stage. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 19, 2025
HOBI-Sustainability with IT asset disposition
IT Asset Disposition

Enhance Sustainability with Responsible IT Asset Disposition

In the race to achieve net zero, companies are implementing environmental policies left and right, tracking carbon emissions, and striving to reduce their carbon impact. Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing solid waste streams in the world, and retired office IT equipment is a significant contributor to the growing e-waste problem. ITAD is an essential component of e-waste reduction, and partnering with an ITAD provider for responsible IT asset disposition will help enhance a company’s sustainability with services such as data security, asset redeployment, materials recovery, and e-recycling. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 18, 2025
HOBI-Employee Spotlight Dean Snitker
Blog

Driving More Than Just Business with Dean Snitker 

Every successful company needs a team player, and that’s Dean Snitker. With a heart for the business and a passion for supporting clients, this week’s employee spotlight shines on a man who brings personability and enthusiasm to the HOBI team. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 14, 2025
HOBI-Data security
Data Security

ITAD Troubleshooting: Data Security Challenges 

As a primary concern for every company, data security is at the forefront of every decision. However, a predominantly digital world makes data protection more challenging to achieve, even after assets are decommissioned. ITAD providers prioritize data security at every level and offer services such as certified data erasure, point-to-point logistics solutions, and compliance assurance designed to safeguard data throughout the disposition process. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 13, 2025
HOBI-value-added ITAD
vITAD

ITAD vs VITAD: The Industry’s Evolution 

Change is inevitable for any industry, and the IT asset disposition is no exception; however, the ITAD industry obstacles are somewhat more challenging to overcome. At its core, ITAD is the collection, processing, and recycling of retired, damaged, or outdated IT assets, but over time, clients’ needs have evolved, and new industry facets have emerged as providers adjust to the latest industry standards. Value-added IT asset disposition (vITAD) represents the industry changes taking hold, as additional service offerings such as reporting methods, support for remote workers, ERP integration, and ITAD for non-traditional assets. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 12, 2025
HOBI-Environmental services
ITAD

Partner with an ITAD Provider for Environmental Services  

Environmental awareness is spreading. The digital age necessitates sustainable solutions for excessive electronic waste, and companies are strategizing to reduce their carbon impact. From reporting methods to reusing materials, the business world is prioritizing environmental protection now more than ever. In a digital era, responsible IT asset disposition is crucial to reducing e-waste and pollution, and ITAD providers like HOBI partner with companies to provide all-inclusive end-of-use services such as data security, mobile asset management, and recycling for retired, outdated, or damaged IT equipment. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 11, 2025
HOBI-Reverse logistics solutions
Reverse Logistics

ITAD Troubleshooting: Reverse Logistics 

When it comes time for IT asset disposal, there are many things to consider. The process of tracking down vendors for safe disposal can be time-consuming and costly, especially for logistics services. Many things can go wrong when transporting IT assets, and finding a trustworthy vendor is crucial for data security. ITAD providers offer customized reverse logistics solutions that eliminate the hassle of vendor hunting, saving clients time and resources. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 6, 2025
HOBI-EV recycling
Electronics Recycling

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Rises with EV Boom 

In recent years, there has been a global uptick in electric vehicles (EVs), and this is driving an increase in the lithium-ion battery recycling market. Poised to jump from a valuation of $1.33 billion in 2020 to $38.21 billion by 2030, the market is increasing at a staggering rate, reflecting the growth of environmental awareness as well as the technological advancements in the battery recycling process. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 5, 2025
HOBI-vITAD solutions with an ITAD provider
vITAD

vITAD Solutions with an ITAD Provider 

At its core, ITAD focuses on sustainable solutions for electronic waste management, such as logistics, data destruction, certifications, and more; however, the industry is constantly changing. What used to be considered for waste management is now outdated. As technology advances, clients’ needs become more sophisticated, and IT asset disposition providers must expand service offerings and capabilities to encompass the needs of a new digitally driven era. This is where vITAD comes in. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison August 4, 2025
HOBI-Sustainable solutions with ITAD
IT Asset Disposition

IT Asset Disposition: Circularity as a Sustainable Solution

The advancement of information technology (IT) necessitates sustainable solutions for electronic waste. Without environmentally sound e-waste disposal, pollution and battery fires will become insurmountable. The concept of a circular economy focuses on eliminating waste via circularity, and ITAD providers support a circular economic model with services such as data erasure, asset redeployment, and e-recycling. 

Read More
Katelyn Harrison July 30, 2025

Join our newsletter to stay updated

By submitting your address you agree to receive emails from HOBI International, Inc.

Scroll to Top