hobi international logo header

Our Blog

HOBI-Environmental Standards

Improve Environmental Standards with Proper IT Asset Disposition 

Environmental awareness is becoming more prevalent in the business world as many organizations set ESG goals and implement eco-friendly practices. There are many ways for an enterprise to reduce its carbon footprint, and partnering with an ITAD provider not only helps protect the environment, but also provides many enterprise benefits as well.

Read More
hobi-cathy-hill-ceo

HOBI CEO to Moderate WBDC Panel 

HOBI CEO and co-founder Cathy Hill is moderating the Operationalizing Sustainable Business Practices through the Lens of Supplier Engagement panel Sep. 6, from 3:40 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. at the 2023 WMDC Midwest Business Conference in Rosemont, Illinois. 

Read More
HOBI's weekly blog recap

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (8/28-8/31)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including details on Apple’s recent support of the Right to Repair movement, how to avoid greenwashing by partnering with a vITAD provider, how mobile repair contributes to the circular economy, and recyclable components inside smartphones. 

Read More
vITAD-HOBI

Avoid Greenwashing by Partnering with a vITAD Provider 

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. 

Read More
IT Asset Donation-HOBI

Maximize Value of IT Assets with Donations Programs 

Electronics are used in almost every aspect of daily life. As important as they are, it’s equally important to ensure electronics are properly maintained and upgraded periodically to prevent technical issues. Maintenance can become costly over time, as well as upgrading to new devices. Value-added ITAD services like donations programs help maximize the value of retired IT assets while providing used electronics to those without access. 

Read More
HOBI weekly blog recap

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (7/24-27/26)

Below is a weekly recap of this week’s blog posts including new initiatives to lower certification barriers, how to achieve ESG goals with diversity spend, details on why the electronics market may have collapsed, and details regarding the recent Senate hearing over e-waste recycling and reuse. 

Read More
ESG goals-HOBI

Achieve ESG Goals with Diversity Spend 

ESG reporting is now a prerequisite for many businesses seeking vendors and partners. ESG goals can help an enterprise provide transparency and accountability within the workplace. ESG reporting helps an organization expand its horizons, find sustainable solutions, and practice inclusivity and diversity.

Read More
Refurbish and remarket-HOBI

Comprehensive Reverse Logistics with an ITAD Provider 

Fall is around the corner, and many companies are preparing to clean out storage closets, which typically includes disposing of retired IT assets that have been piling up all summer. IT asset disposition enterprises like HOBI collect retired IT equipment and ensure it is properly disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner while ensuring quick, safe transport. 

Read More
Scroll to Top