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.
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.