Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including how the ITAD industry is bracing for change as the Basel Amendments approach, repairing used devices with an ITAD provider to maximize ROI, how battery recycling is the key to safer e-waste disposal practices, and ITAD logistics solutions for a remote environment.
ITAD Industry Braces for Change as Basel Amendments Approach
The Swiss-Ghana amendments to the Basel Convention take effect Jan. 1, 2025, and the ITAD industry is preparing for the significant obstacles it will present. Adopted by the Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Basel, Switzerland, on March 22, 1989, The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal is an international treaty that controls the management and trade of waste worldwide. The Basel Convention was first implemented in 1992 to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous waste. In 2021, the Basel Convention published several proposed alterations to the convention itself that will dramatically change how some end-of-life exports are managed.
Repair Used Devices with an ITAD Provider to Maximize ROI
Technology provides convenience and efficiency in many areas, but it continues to create an abundance of e-waste. The rate at which electronics are purchased, used, and discarded has increased significantly in the past decade. Consumers purchase new devices only to discard them the following year for newer models. 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.
Battery Recycling is Key to Safer E-Waste Disposal Practices
IT asset disposition is necessary, and successful e-waste disposition hinges on education and awareness. A large part of what makes e-waste so hazardous is the lithium-ion batteries that electronics contain, and many consumers are unaware of the risks that LIB-containing devices present when they are not disposed of properly. Without knowledge and awareness of battery recycling, proper precautions for battery fire prevention are not taken. 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.
ITAD Logistics Solutions for a Remote Environment
Remote working has skyrocketed in popularity, presenting many benefits for employees working from home, but it has also created many challenges, especially for logistics. 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.