Circularity follows a circular economic model, where goods are purchased, used, reused, or recycled rather than thrown away. Circularity is becoming increasingly important in the digital age, especially for electronic waste. A linear economy enables the accumulation of e-waste, which often leads to environmental pollution when e-waste is not disposed of correctly. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers collect retired IT equipment and ensure it is disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. ITAD providers also offer various other end-of-use services that help clients enhance circularity and boost environmental credibility.
Eliminate E-waste with a Circular Economy
E-waste is a global concern and will only grow as technology advances. A circular economy focuses on eliminating waste via recycling and reuse.
There are several e-waste disposal methods, but only one protects the environment. Electronics are classified as hazardous waste and have become the number one issue leading to the global waste crisis because they cannot be disposed of like other waste.
Landfills absorb chemicals emitted by metals in electronics, eventually contaminating the groundwater, and incineration results in air pollution. Recycling is the only disposal method for e-waste that prevents pollution and potential health problems for surrounding residents.
Repurposing IT Assets Keeps Them in Circulation
The goal of circularity is to eliminate waste by reducing the amount of waste created, reusing what can be reused, and recycling the rest. New models are released every year, and many companies prefer to upgrade their equipment annually to ensure no incidents occur. However, this leads to an abundance of equipment being retired before its time. Repurposing used assets helps eliminate e-waste by keeping them in circulation and out of the waste stream.
Many companies donate their old IT hardware to organizations that lack access, such as nursing homes, schools, or small businesses. ITAD providers are a one-stop shop for all disposition needs, including remarketing and recycling. ITAD enterprises like HOBI offer more than simple disposition and often provide repair and refurbishment services for remarketing opportunities. Many ITAD providers ensure data security with on-site data erasure and protect data during transport with customized reverse logistics services that provide transparency from point A to point B.
HOBI offers various end-of-use services for retired or unwanted IT assets, including repair and remarketing services, onsite data erasure, and customizable reverse logistics solutions. HOBI also offers donation programs for clients who want to donate their used IT assets. Circularity is not only achievable but beneficial in multiple ways. Reusing electronics reduces the demand for new materials, preserving natural resources while providing others with technology.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.