Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including battery fire increases in e-scrap facilities in 2024, preparing for Earth Day with responsible IT asset disposition, customized reverse logistics services with an ITAD provider, and preventing data breaches with data destruction with data security.
Battery Fires Increased in E-Scrap Facilities in 2024
Battery recycling has presented many challenges in the waste management industry, specifically Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their explosive nature. LIBs power more than 70 percent of the world’s rechargeable devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles. As technology evolves, battery fires have increased, specifically in e-scrap facilities, making responsible IT asset disposition crucial.
Prepare for Earth Day with Responsible IT Asset Disposition
With Earth Day fast approaching, now is the ideal moment to craft a meaningful sustainability strategy. Celebrating its 55th anniversary this year, Earth Day embraces the powerful theme: Our Power, Our Planet—a call to collective action. Waste reduction is one of the most urgent areas to address, especially regarding electronic devices. Items like smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and computers often escape the waste conversation. Yet, when improperly disposed of, they can release hazardous substances that harm the environment and human health. Responsible e-waste management is more than just cleanup—it’s a vital step toward a healthier planet.
Customized Reverse Logistics Services with an ITAD Provider
Logistics is a key component of business operations, especially in electronics recycling. As an integral cog in the ITAD machine, reverse logistics services enable assets to be taken from one place to another so they may be reused or recycled. ITAD services encompass a range of end-of-use needs, including customized reverse logistics solutions beyond simple transport. Partnering with an ITAD provider will ensure your data is protected between locations. All assets are packaged safely and securely, and tailored logistics services are scale-specific.
Data Security: Prevent Data Breaches with Data Destruction
Almost everyone has access to some electronic device, whether a mobile device like a smartphone or laptop, a recreational device such as a scooter, or a smart appliance. Approximately 70 percent of the world’s population owns a mobile phone, with over half having access to the mobile internet. Information is vital to communication and business and helps company leadership make informed decisions and companies to grow. Information technology (IT) is prevalent daily and contains significant data. Data security is crucial, and in a digital world, it is becoming more challenging to achieve. Still, IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a range of solutions for end-of-use needs for retired IT assets.