Electronic waste isn’t like other waste and cannot be tossed out with the trash. Below are some tips for e-recycling and how they can help make the world a more sustainable place.
After the holidays, many are left with old electronics like tablets, smartphones, smartwatches, headphones, laptops, gaming systems, and more, and are often unsure of what to do with them. Proper IT asset disposition is becoming increasingly critical in order to keep the environment clean and healthy.
Last month, repair advocates drafted a proposal requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) craft rules to prohibit manufacturers from restricting the repair of their products. The request came as a 49-page petition to the FTC on Nov. 14 outlining the argument for better federal repair protection.
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.
Winter is here, meaning leaving anything outside can result in damaged materials, even recycled ones. We’ve provided some winter recycling tips below for all types of waste as the weather gets colder.
This month is IATAM awareness month in honor of the annual event that brings industry professionals together to connect and discuss changes in the ITAD landscape, as well as the importance of IT asset management.
Value-added IT asset disposition provides solutions to navigate new hurdles in the industry presented by recent changes via additional services HOBI refers to as vITAD.
After several large-scale budget cuts, Staten Island residents will no longer have the option to have curbside e-scrap picked up, according to local news reports.
Partnering with an ITAD provider relieves enterprises of the burden of disposing of old IT hardware and ensures that it is properly disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.