Environmental Goals: Reduce E-Waste with an ITAD Provider 

Setting environmental goals is growing in popularity in the business world as more companies implement ESG reporting and strive to meet environmental goals by reducing their carbon footprint. As technology evolves, the need for environmental awareness becomes more critical, especially in the waste industry. IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI are crucial in global e-waste reduction, and partnering with an ITAD vendor helps prevent e-waste from entering the waste stream through electronic recycling. 

Many people are jumping on the environmental bandwagon but are unaware that one of the largest threats to our environment is e-waste. New electronics are released every year, which means hundreds of thousands of used devices become obsolete and are discarded improperly. Many end up in landfills or incinerators, both of which are harmful to people and the environment.  

Some electronics are manufactured with Lithium Ion Batteries, which are known to cause fires when damaged. Many Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) have been affected by these hazards, forcing them to close for repairs, which results in e-waste being transferred to landfills or incinerators. Not only do incidents like these affect businesses, but they also become a danger to workers and lead to property and equipment damage and destruction. 

E-waste is classified as toxic waste and extremely dangerous when not properly managed. If sent to landfills, e-waste can contaminate the environment by leaking chemicals that soak into the soil and poison the groundwater. It can also be detrimental to human health if exposed for a long time. Incineration causes the same chemicals to pollute the air, leading to breathing problems for surrounding residents. 

Proper IT asset disposition prevents environmental pollution by recycling used or retired electronics rather than throwing them out with regular waste. Partnering with an ITAD provider enables an enterprise to achieve environmental goals and save time and resources by having a sound disposition plan. ITAD providers also offer value-added services like data erasure, repair, refurbishment, and remarketing to maximize device value. 

HOBI International, Inc. is an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO-14001 certified IT asset management and disposition enterprise that maximizes economic return and potential environmental liability. During every step of disposition, HOBI focuses on maximum value for our clients and the best action for the environment. We prioritize legislation-compliant, environmentally sound refurbishment, recycling, and disposal. 

For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.