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Scope 3 Reporting: How ITAD Strengthens ESG Reporting

Scope 3 reporting is pushing companies to account for emissions across their entire value chain. IT asset disposition (ITAD) can provide real data on reuse, recycling, and diversion that feeds directly into Scope 3 categories. This article explains how to use ITAD to enhance transparency and reduce reported emissions.

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Michael Blankenship November 10, 2025
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Reverse Logistics

5 Costly Pitfalls of Poor Reverse Logistics in ITAD

Poor reverse logistics in ITAD silently increases costs, risks asset loss, and weakens ESG reporting. This post explains five costly pitfalls and how structured, secure reverse logistics keeps devices traceable, compliant, and ready for resale. A must-read for IT, security, and sustainability teams managing large fleets.

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Michael Blankenship November 5, 2025
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IT Asset Disposition

Rare Earth Elements Recovery: Beyond the Magnetic Hard Drives

The conversation around rare earth recovery is shifting. As hard drives disappear, billions of small devices—from earbuds to smartwatches—now hold the next generation of valuable materials. Learn how HOBI International leads the move toward distributed recovery, combining innovation, sustainability, and circular economy principles to redefine what recycling means.

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Craig Boswell November 3, 2025
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Compliance

ITAD Audits: Top 5 Red Flags to Avoid

ITAD audits reveal weaknesses that can cost enterprises compliance, security, and ESG credibility. Learn the top five red flags that auditors look for, from missing data destruction certificates to incomplete chain of custody, and how HOBI ensures compliance, transparency, and audit-ready documentation for every IT asset.

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Michael Blankenship October 29, 2025
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Reverse Logistics

Chain of Custody: 5 Ways to Ensure Trust and Security

Chain-of-custody in ITAD protects your organization from data loss, compliance violations, and ESG gaps. Learn how HOBI maintains complete visibility and accountability from asset pickup to final proof, providing certified data erasure, secure logistics, and audit-ready documentation for enterprise clients worldwide.

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Katelyn Harrison October 27, 2025
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Switching Gears with Matt Boswell, HOBI’s Sales Rockstar

Many aspiring musicians dream of hitting the road and touring the country with their favorite band, and this week’s employee spotlight shines on a man who got to live that dream. Though he was born and raised in Texas, Matt Boswell prefers the electrifying rhythm of rock to southern country twang. Growing up in the fever dream of the early 2000s punk rock scene bred a love of music and youthful adventure.

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Katelyn Harrison October 24, 2025
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IT Asset Disposition

IT Asset Buyback vs. Trade-In: Maximizing Residuals at Scale

IT asset buyback and trade-in programs offer enterprises new ways to recover value from retired equipment. Learn how to maximize ROI with certified ITAD partners and mobile asset remarketing strategies designed for large-scale enterprise environments.

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Katelyn Harrison October 22, 2025
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Circular Economy

4 Ways the Circular Economy Unlocks Highest Potential for Positive Impact

Circular IT is reshaping enterprise economics. Learn how reuse, refurbishment, and resale reduce costs, recover value, and drive ESG progress. This post breaks down the financial logic behind circular IT and how HOBI helps organizations turn end-of-life technology into lasting business advantage.

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Michael Blankenship October 20, 2025
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Enterprise Asset Services

What Counts as E-Waste in the Enterprise?

Not sure what counts as e-waste in your enterprise? This guide explains which devices qualify, what regulations apply, and how certified partners like HOBI help recover value through reuse and recycling — ensuring your IT assets are managed responsibly, securely, and in full compliance.

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Michael Blankenship October 13, 2025
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IT Asset Management

7 Steps to a Year-End IT Asset Inventory Checklist for Audit Readiness

Year-end audits don’t have to be stressful. Follow this 7-step IT asset inventory checklist to track devices, close compliance gaps, and strengthen reporting. From lifecycle tracking to data sanitization and financial reconciliation, this guide ensures your organization is prepared for audits — and better positioned for next year.

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Michael Blankenship October 8, 2025
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IT Asset Disposition

7 Ways to Fund Your Q1 Device Refresh with Q4 ITAD Disposals

Turn year-end device disposals into Q1 refresh funding. This guide shows seven practical ways to recover value, cut risk, and strengthen ESG reporting using an ITAD program built on NIST SP 800-88 and R2v3 standards. Includes steps to reduce storage costs and improve procurement terms this quarter.

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Katelyn Harrison October 6, 2025
HOBI employee spotlight
Blog

The Chronicles of Cesar Hernandez: Traveling, Tutoring, and Tinkering  

J.R.R. Tolkien wrote that not all those who wander are lost, and HOBI’s next employee spotlight shines on a future engineer with a traveler’s heart and a deep appreciation for all things automotive. Born in Mexico, Cesar Hernandez has lived in the U.S. for most of his life, primarily beneath the Texas sun.

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Katelyn Harrison October 3, 2025

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