It’s a new year, which means it might be time to upgrade IT assets, but end of use doesn’t have to mean end of life. Many consumers choose to switch out older IT assets for newer models, but ITAD enterprises like HOBI encourage the reuse of old electronics to maximize product value.
Whether it’s a Christmas present, birthday gift, or office supplies, reusing retired IT assets rather than throwing them away helps preserve natural resources, protects the environment, and provides additional sales channels to those looking for cost-effective alternatives to new devices.
Microsoft agreed to extend Windows 10 support after a petition by the Public Interest Research Group began to circulate.
IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI ensure IT assets are properly disposed of, and some offer donation programs to help extend the lifecycle of devices.
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including how device reuse can help protect the environment, what kinds of e-waste are often disposed of improperly, how improper IT asset disposition can harm the environment and lead to chemical fires, and the do’s and don’ts of old phone chargers and other e-waste.
IT asset disposition provides a second chance for some electronics through device reuse, which is increasingly preferable to purchasing new devices.
Google recently announced that it will now provide a decade of automatic software updates for Chromebooks. During the pandemic, demand for Chromebooks spiked, but now millions are coming offline due to the end of software support.
HOBI’s president and co-founder, Craig Boswell, is moderating the Role of Reuse as Tech Evolves panel at the E-Scrap conference in New Orleans today.
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.
Since the world entered a digital age, electronics have been in high demand, and a global pandemic only added to the increasing need for technology. However, as the need for technology grows, so do prices. Keeping electronics updated can become costly, especially if users replace devices every year or two.