Since the announcement of California’s plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, many concerns have risen in regards to a future with electric vehicles and what that means for the environment and the battery recycling industry. Lithium Ion batteries are used in many electronics today including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and many…
One of the most common obstacles of technology is the constant need to upgrade equipment. Due to the frequency at which new devices are developed and released, new equipment becomes outdated within a few years, and as we’ve all experienced, much slower than it used to be. When devices become too slow to function properly,…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including a California EPR bill recently signed into law, details on Apple’s refurbished Mac Studio sales, and the environmental services of proper IT asset disposition. California EPR Bill Signed into Law During the last 3 years, Senate Bill 54 , the Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act…
HOBI would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and what better way to give thanks than to do our part over the holidays to protect our environment? Remember while you’re waist deep in turkey and mashed potatoes, to properly dispose of any waste leftover from all of the festivities! Here are a few…
These days, you can’t escape the noise of the Internet of Things (IoT). From wearable devices equipped with sensors that collect biometric data to smart home systems that enable users to control their lights and thermostats to connected toothbrushes designed to help improve brushing habits, IoT technology is all around us helping create a more…