Battery recycling continues to be a hot topic in the waste industry, and the U.S. EPA is planning to launch a battery recycling work session next month, where battery manufacturers, nonprofits, local governments, and others can share their experiences with insights into battery recycling.
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including embracing sustainability with smart mobile device management, the acquisition of the E-Reuse conference by SERI in their quest to elevate electronics sustainability, reasons why you should love electronics recycling, and secure data center decommissioning with a vITAD provider.
Happy Valentine’s Day! As you recover from Super Bowl weekend and finalize Valentine’s Day plans, consider making this year’s festivities eco-friendly.
The long-running E-Reuse Conference (ERC) was recently acquired by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), which administers the R2 certification standard. SERI announced the acquisition Feb. 2 and changed the name of the conference to the Electronics Sustainability Summit.
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.
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.
Manufacturers are Considering Their Roles in Reuse and Recycling Consumers’ right to repair has been a long-standing argument in the industry as consumers and professionals argue about whether or not individuals should have the right to repair their own devices. Now, manufacturers are weighing in and considering their roles in the reuse and recycling process. New technology is announced annually, and many choose to upgrade devices. This can become costly over time, especially as prices
In the new year, consider donating old IT assets to maximize their value and benefit the environment. HOBI encourages reuse and proper disposal of retired electronics, emphasizing data security and environmental responsibility. Contact them for IT asset management and disposition services at 817-814-2620 or sales@hobi.com.
Electronic waste isn’t like other waste and cannot be tossed out with the trash. Below are some tips for e-recycling and how they can help make the world a more sustainable place.
Whether it’s a Christmas present, birthday gift, or office supplies, reusing retired IT assets rather than throwing them away helps preserve natural resources, protects the environment, and provides additional sales channels to those looking for cost-effective alternatives to new devices.