Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including secure and sustainable ITAD services for data centers, the impact of new U.S. tariffs on the ITAD industry, device reuse and the circle of mobile lifecycle management, and boosting a company’s environmental credibility with ESG and ITAD.
Secure & Sustainable ITAD Services for Data Centers
As data centers continue to grow and evolve, so does the need for secure and responsible IT asset disposition (ITAD). Managing retired IT equipment requires data security, compliance, and sustainability expertise. Without a proper ITAD strategy, businesses risk data breaches, regulatory fines, and environmental harm. At HOBI International, Inc., we provide R2v3-certified ITAD services to help data centers securely decommission outdated hardware while ensuring compliance with the latest industry standards.
Impact of New U.S. Tariffs on the ITAD Industry
On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The tariffs include a 25 percent duty on imports from Canada and Mexico, a reduced 10 percent rate on Canadian energy products, and a 10% duty on imports from China. Agreements with Canada and Mexico suspended the tariffs against those countries for 30 days on Jan. 3.
Device Reuse: The Circle of Mobile Lifecycle Management
IT asset disposition consists of responsible e-waste management, but the ITAD process looks a little different for mobile assets. Mobile assets are the most commonly used form of electronics in the world, with 60 percent of the world’s population owning a mobile device. Most mobile devices contain Lithium-Ion batteries, making them more challenging to dispose of than electronics without LIBs. Mobile devices can also be reused, making the disposition process more unique than traditional IT assets. Discover how mobile device disposition is unique by walking through the mobile lifecycle management process.
ESG and ITAD Boost a Company’s Environmental Credibility
Environmental awareness is growing. Businesses are implementing environmental strategies to help reduce their carbon output and are becoming more selective by only partnering with environmentally credible vendors. ESG reporting was recently thrust into the spotlight, encouraging many companies to adopt the reporting method to help maintain accountability. Partnering with an ITAD provider for environmentally sound IT asset disposition will help boost environmental credibility by helping organizations achieve environmental ESG criteria.