Safety Reminders for At-Home Mobile Device Repair
The right to repair encompasses several aspects of device repair, but self-repair is perhaps the most dangerous and should never be attempted without proper preparations.
The right to repair encompasses several aspects of device repair, but self-repair is perhaps the most dangerous and should never be attempted without proper preparations.
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.
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Seattle banned batteries from garbage and recycling bins. Seattle residents will no longer be allowed to throw batteries in garbage cans or recycling bins to prevent potential chemical fires.
Due to the amount of e-waste they generate, the U.K. government plans to ban disposable vapes, and the waste industry is in full support.
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including the role of responsible IT asset disposition on data privacy day, recent EV battery legislation in New Jersey and more.
A recycling center in Pitsea, England, that recently caught fire was confirmed to have been started by a lithium-ion battery, prompting the group manager Craig McLellan to promote proper battery disposal.
Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S3723 into law, making New Jersey the first state to make producers responsible for electric and propulsion batteries.
Recently, the Annual Reported Waste and Recycling Facility Fires Report for January revealed that the number of lithium-ion battery fires in the waste industry has decreased, a trend believed to continue in the coming years.
The Annual Reported Waste and Recycling Facility Fires Report for January revealed a decrease in lithium-ion battery fires in the waste industry, with 373 incidents in 2023 compared to 390 the previous year. Proper storage and safety measures are key to preventing these fires. HOBI provides safe lithium-ion battery recycling services and IT asset management. For more information, contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com or call 817-814-2620.
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a new survey showing Americans’ apprehension about EV battery destruction, why repair advocates are requesting rules for manufacturers, how ESG reporting should include data security elements, and a year in review recap of HOBI’s most informative blog posts for 2023.