HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (2/5-2/8)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a discussion of Basel e-plastics compliance, customized 3PL solutions with a vITAD provider, how x-ray technology is helping prevent battery fires, and securing your digital footprint with vITAD. 

Waste Industry Leaders Discuss Basel E-Plastics Compliance 

Leaders in e-scrap certification organizations, SERI, which administers the R2 standard, and e-Stewards believe the new Basel rules on e-plastics present challenges and opportunities. According to E-Scrap News, there is potential wide-scale non-compliance with the new Basel amendments. 

Customized 3PL Solutions with a vITAD Provider 

As the price of technology skyrockets each year, it is essential to find a reliable method of transport when retiring IT assets to ensure no damage occurs during the disposition process. Value-added IT asset disposition provides customized 3PL solutions to alleviate the burden of asset transportation for enterprises and guarantees safe and secure handling of IT gear.

X-Ray Technology Helps Prevent Battery Fires 

Batteries are an ongoing issue in the e-waste industry, specifically the danger they present when damaged. The extensive disposition process can result in damaged batteries if overlooked or mishandled. An up-and-coming tech company has developed an imaging system that enables e-scrap processors and municipal recycling facilities to locate and remove hidden lithium-ion batteries and other hazards before they can present fire risks.

Securing Your Digital Footprint: The Critical Role of vITAD in IT Asset Disposition and Data Protection

In a society overrun with technology, proper IT asset management is a priority for risk management, especially during disposition. Because users typically forget about old electronics after upgrading, the data stored on them is also usually forgotten, which can lead to data theft. Partnering with a vITAD provider who offers value-added services like data erasure will help prevent hackers from accessing private information even after disposition.