Mobile assets are the most commonly used electronics in the world. Seventy percent of the world’s population are smartphone users, and many own more than one, making the number of mobile assets higher than the number of users. At this rate, smartphone subscriptions are expected to reach almost eight billion by 2028. In a digital world, mobile assets are practically required for communication, work, and school, resulting in an excess annual e-waste generation. The e-waste crisis stems from an overflow of e-waste and its improper disposal. ITAD enterprises focus on sustainable solutions for e-waste disposal and offer a range of end-of-use services for retired IT assets including mobile devices. Mobile asset management services and electronics recycling ensure the best action is taken for the environment at every step of the disposition process.
Help Reduce E-Waste with Repair & Refurbishment
Updating mobile assets is necessary but can also lead to an abundance of equipment taking up space. For many companies, updating IT equipment occurs every one or two years to ensure assets function properly and that no issues arise, but not every asset is useless upon retirement. ITAD providers offer mobile asset management services that maximize the value of retired IT assets through repair, refurbishment, and remarketing. Remarketing used mobile assets reduces e-waste by keeping hazardous material out of the waste stream, and supports a circular economy by extending the lifespan of used devices. Some ITAD providers also offer donation programs, a chance to achieve social ESG goals by giving back to the community and helping provide used electronics to those without access.
Materials Recovery & Electronics Recycling
ITAD facilities focus on environmentally sound e-waste disposal and materials recovery. Recovering usable materials from obsolete IT assets helps preserve resources and saves time and energy by reducing the demand for new materials. Mobile assets like smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, and tablets are made with precious metals that can be repurposed in new devices. Reuse is a key component of the circular economy that keeps materials circular and helps eliminate waste.
There are several methods of e-waste disposal, but only one is environmentally sound. Landfills are a popular method, but the metals used in manufacturing electronics leak toxic chemicals, which will be absorbed into the soil over time. Eventually, this will contaminate the surrounding drinking water and potentially result in fatal health issues for those who have ingested the contaminated water. Electronics recycling is the only environmentally friendly method of e-waste disposal that truly protects the environment and mitigates pollution.
ITAD providers like HOBI partner with companies seeking to recycle their old, retired, or unwanted IT equipment and ensure it is disposed of properly. HOBI provides additional services for value maximization, including onsite data erasure for data security, repair and remarketing opportunities, and customizable reverse logistics services. Ensuring proper IT asset disposition is not just a responsibility but a critical step in safeguarding the environment. By partnering with an ITAD provider, enterprises can play a significant role in keeping hazardous materials out of the waste stream.
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