As fall quickly approaches, many tech companies are announcing new models and devices, and consumers may be deciding whether or not to make an upgrade. It may be tempting to pick up a sleek new device, but for the sake of the environment, consider purchasing a used device, or passing your down to someone in…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including Walmart’s new refurbishment program, the benefits of IT asset disposition, some back to school recycling tips and how inflation is causing a decline in the recyclables market. Walmart Launches Refurbishment Program More companies are becoming environmentally conscious, and making efforts to reduce waste. Tech giants…
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…
During late 2016, Samsung recalled millions of Galaxy Note 7 devices following multiple reports of exploding batteries. The recall costed Samsung an estimated $5.3 billion and led to a lengthy investigation regarding battery safety. Samsung faced criticism regarding the design of the devices, testing protocols and future disposal plans for the recalled devices. Instead of…
Here is a recap of the HOBI blog from the week of 3/27-3/31. Study finds 40 percent of used devices available for resale contain personally identifiable information Last week, the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) published results from a large-scale study analyzing personally identifiable information (PII) found in publicly resold electronics. The study found…
