For years, batteries have been an omnipresent pain for recyclers. Not only is the material hazardous but they can be difficult and expensive to break apart. And it does not help that the value of these devices continues to plummet as cheaper batteries made with less complex materials begin to appear on the market. However,…
This Veterans Day 2018 is especially significant, as it marks the 100th anniversary of when the armistice began which ended World War I – at 11:00 am on November 11, 1918. Congress first passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance and in 1938, Nov. 11 became a national holiday. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans…
Triangle Inc. and Green Network Exchange have come together not only to promote electronic waste recycling but to help people with disabilities find careers. Triangle Inc. is a company that provides services to help individuals with disabilities find careers, become self-advocates, and live independently. The company’s Transitions to Successful Careers (TSC) program provides high school…
On Nov. 7, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) MRF (material recovery facility) Council heard presentations from Keurig Green Mountain, the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) and the Hefty EnergyBag Program. These three organizations gathered to argue in favor of having their packaging types accepted at MRFs. The three types of packaging were: K-Cups, takeout…
In recent years, the evolution of e-waste recycling has grown exponentially in the U.S. Before the 21 century, the U.S. only had a handful of states that actually controlled and properly disposed electronic materials. Now, there are more than 25 states that have enforced laws to better control the recycling process and federal government entities…
Originated from “Armistice Day,” Veterans Day is the first anniversary of the end of World War I, which occurred on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918. Congress first passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance and in 1938, Nov. 11 became a national holiday. Unlike Memorial…
The following is a weekly recap of the HOBI blog for the week 11/06-11/10. Samsung Announces the Galaxy Upcycling Project Samsung, the world’s largest handset producer announced the Galaxy Upcycling project, which aims to breathe new life into old Galaxy smartphones. Recycling Made Easy: Designers Repurpose Plastic Waste through Innovative Methods Designers around the world…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 4/24-4/28 Craig Boswell to speak at 2017 IAITAM Spring ACE Craig Boswell, president of HOBI International, Inc., will speak at IAITAM’s 2017 Spring ACE conference May 1-4 in Henderson, NV. Boswell’s presentation, Chasing ROI and Efficiency in a Rapidly Changing ITAM World, begins…