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.
There are many barriers to e-waste recycling. As manufacturers release new and more sophisticated versions of electronic devices, consumers get rid of the older models and replace them with the newer versions. This pattern causes the amount of e-waste generated as trash to skyrocket, not to mention the barriers that prevent individuals from willingly participating in e-waste recycling.
Value-added IT asset disposition provides solutions to navigate new hurdles in the industry presented by recent changes via additional services HOBI refers to as vITAD.
Technology is such an integral part of daily life that upgrades are now a necessity, leaving hundreds of thousands of retired electronic devices for disposal. The problem is not many know exactly what to do with unwanted IT assets.
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injuries in the recycling industry were high in 2022. It’s not surprising, considering workers encounter hazards in electronic waste recycling that cause serious injuries, hearing loss, and expose workers to harmful dust and toxic compounds.
As the temperature begins to drop, it is important to know where to store electronics during the winter to ensure they continue to function correctly. Provided are some tips for protecting IT assets from harsh winter weather.
Recycling electronic waste is a critical environmental issue. With the numerous benefits e-recycling offers, addressing the issue of e-waste recycling is becoming more crucial.
Disposable electronics, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens, have posed various health concerns for several years. These disposable products pose environmental issues because they cannot be recycled or thrown in the trash. Recycling is nearly impossible because of how they are manufactured, leaving few disposal methods available.
Smartphones are an essential part of most people’s daily lives. With most people replacing their smartphones as often as every three to four years, older models rapidly become outdated.
More companies strive to reduce their carbon footprint and create environmental ESG goals. However, some are accused of making exaggerated or false claims about environmental promises or greenwashing. Some in the industry are becoming more critical of these environmental claims, and one way to ensure your business follows through with environmental ESG goals is proper IT asset disposition.