Earlier this month, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed S3723 into law, making New Jersey the first state to make producers responsible for electric and propulsion batteries.
Amid controversial industry topics, the right to repair has been one of the most influential and is now receiving support from tech giants after years of being lobbied against by the same organizations.
Several standard methods are used to dispose of unwanted or retired IT assets, but only one is environmentally friendly while protecting the health of those in surrounding areas.
Manufacturers are Considering Their Roles in Reuse and Recycling Consumers’ right to repair has been a long-standing argument in the industry as consumers and professionals argue about whether or not individuals should have the right to repair their own devices. Now, manufacturers are weighing in and considering their roles in the reuse and recycling process. New technology is announced annually, and many choose to upgrade devices. This can become costly over time, especially as prices
In the new year, consider donating old IT assets to maximize their value and benefit the environment. HOBI encourages reuse and proper disposal of retired electronics, emphasizing data security and environmental responsibility. Contact them for IT asset management and disposition services at 817-814-2620 or sales@hobi.com.
ESG reporting provides a level of transparency and accountability for an enterprise in reference to environmental, social, and governance issues. ESG also helps companies stand out to those seeking to do business with organizations striving to reduce their carbon footprint, expand diversity, and maintain compliance.
The ITAD industry is evolving to include a new list of criteria and expectations to meet these needs with value-added IT asset disposition, or vITAD, a term pioneered by HOBI to describe the industry changes.
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.
Recently, the Annual Reported Waste and Recycling Facility Fires Report for January revealed that the number of lithium-ion battery fires in the waste industry has decreased, a trend believed to continue in the coming years.
It’s a new year, and data security is a significant issue as technology and data theft evolve. Today, we offer some tips for data security for the new year.