Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including how ITAD and ESG are pioneering data center sustainability, finding an all-inclusive ITAD provider, using an ITAD provider to dispose of IT assets responsibly, and how ITAD providers close the loop in the circular economy.
As the most environmentally friendly method of e-waste disposal, IT asset disposition plays a crucial role in closing the loop in the circular economy with electronics recycling. As technology evolves, the e-waste crisis continues to grow. ITAD providers help keep e-waste out of landfills by recycling retired IT assets or preparing them for reuse via asset redeployment rather than throwing them away and creating more waste.
Partnering with an IT asset disposition provider can alleviate the burden of sorting through piles and finding a safe disposition method for unwanted e-waste. This is the perfect time to spring clean and make room for new equipment, which means finding a responsible disposal method for retired IT assets.
When searching for the right ITAD provider, there is much to consider. For instance, are they capable of keeping your data safe? What are their data security protocols? Do they offer reverse logistics services? Are they up to date with the latest industry compliance standards? It can be overwhelming, but we’ve gathered some tips to help you know exactly what to look for when searching for an ITAD provider.
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal is about to upend the electronics recycling industry, casting a shadow of uncertainty over IT asset managers and companies eager to dispose of their electronic waste. The January 1, 2025, deadline looms like an ominous storm cloud, signaling the start of a new era of stringent regulations. With stricter export rules, an expanded definition of controlled waste, and a relentless
Lithium-ion batteries are unique in their chemical properties and can cause chemical fires when damaged. One way to prevent this is by responsibly disposing of retired IT assets with an ITAD provider for electronics recycling.
Electronics are used daily and typically replaced with newer models annually, but only a small portion of electronic waste is recycled. According to a new analysis, less than a quarter of the 62 billion kilograms of e-waste globally generated in 2022 was recycled, but consumers can help improve e-waste recycling numbers with responsible IT asset disposition.
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including reducing your carbon footprint with proper IT asset management, the uniqueness of mobile processing in the ITAD space, how to achieve social ESG goals with vITAD service offerings, and practicing environmental awareness with IT asset disposition.
New models of electronics are released every year, and many users prefer to update their personal and office IT equipment to ensure that their devices continue to function properly. As a result, e-waste has grown exponentially over the last decade, and proper IT asset disposition may be the key to achieving environmental goals.
Electronic waste plays a significant role in the amount of global hazardous waste the world generates annually, and proper IT asset management will help reduce the amount of e-waste sent to landfills, help a business reduce their carbon footprint, and achieve environmental ESG goals.