As we near the middle of summer, it’s important to keep in mind that electronics are not meant for high temperatures, and can pose a danger if they are not managed properly.
As the ITAD industry evolves, new value-added services are now being offered in addition to traditional IT asset disposition service offerings in order to adjust to a shifting business landscape.
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Energy announced plans to provide $192 million in funding for battery recycling advancements and the launch of a battery research and development consortium.
HOBI International, Inc. plays a pivotal role in the upcoming cellphone exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, “Cellphone: Unseen Connections,” highlighting the evolution of cell phones and their impact on society during the past few decades.
Electronics have evolved with traditional hardware, including landlines, printers, fax machines, etc. Still, as technology continues to grow and change, non-traditional assets have become more utilized, leaving some in the industry at odds over how to process them.
Recently, Apple announced its highly anticipated augmented reality headset, which has generated excitement among Apple consumers, and many in the business world believe augmented reality may become the primary way business is conducted in the future.
There are many facets to a business, especially in the ITAD industry, and often communication is the key to keeping each part running smoothly. A large part of communication in any company is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a type of business management software that an organization can use to collect, store, manage, and interpret data.
ESG Reporting is sweeping the business world as a strategy companies use to improve and promote accountability, transparency, and environmental awareness.
IT asset disposition facilities process hundreds of thousands of devices annually, including televisions, laptops, desktops, printers, scanners, tablets, and even small household appliances.
Producer responsibility organization WEEE Ireland recently conducted a survey and found that data security concerns are holding back recycling rates for scrap electronics and small appliances.