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…
Today marks America Recycles Day, a day to remind ourselves of the importance of reducing waste and educating each other on the critical need to protect our environment and keep our planet clean. According to National Geographic, each American sends 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime, the equivalent of 246 million tons…
With the current global waste crisis we’re experiencing, you’ve more than likely heard the phrase: “Reduce, reuse, and recycle.” In fact, for recyclers this phrase is known as the waste hierarchy. Essentially, these terms designate three vital components of environmentally-responsible behavior and are listed in the order of preferred action, from least harmful to most…
Reverse logistics is one of the fastest developing areas of the logistics industry that is facing continuous changes in its scope and significance. The reverse logistics industry involves activities aimed at reuse and recycling efforts and covers a wide variety of subjects and industries including electronic waste. As a result of globalization, businesses have faced…
Just a few years ago, many would have never guessed that the refurbished phones market would grow to be the size that it is today. As early as 2013 we began to hear inklings of people being interested in a refurbished phone market despite a majority feeling skeptical at the such a market becoming successful.…
When you’re looking to dispose of old electronic devices, recycling them is the best course of action to take, however there are a few checkboxes you will want to complete before doing so. The first is to make sure that the device you are looking to get rid of no longer contains your personal information.…