Month: November 2017

Triangle Inc. and Green Network Exchange have come together not only to promote electronic waste recycling but to help people with disabilities find careers. Triangle Inc. is a company that provides services to help individuals with disabilities find careers, become self-advocates, and live independently. The company’s Transitions to Successful Careers (TSC) program provides high school …

Recycling Partnership Creates Job Opportunities for Disabled Students Read More »

On Nov. 7, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) MRF (material recovery facility) Council heard presentations from Keurig Green Mountain, the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) and the Hefty EnergyBag Program. These three organizations gathered to argue in favor of having their packaging types accepted at MRFs. The three types of packaging were: K-Cups, takeout …

ISRI Oversees Debate on Expanding MRF Materials List Read More »

With the America Recycles Day 2017 coming to a close, HOBI International Inc. is beyond grateful to those that stood with us and pledged to #BeRecycled. In whatever form, whether it was being involved in an official Keep America Beautiful event or by simply recycling a piece of paper at home, HOBI International Inc. hopes …

Thank You for Celebrating America Recycles Day with Us Read More »

This year marks the 20th anniversary of America Recycles Day (ARD), a Keep America Beautiful national initiative. It is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling within the United States. Each year, thousands of communities nationwide participate in promoting environmental citizenship and take action to increase and improve recycling in America. The …

America Recycles Day is Here – Are You Ready to #BeRecycled? Read More »

With so much focus on data security and financial pressures on businesses to reduce costs dominating so many industries, many forget one of the most important considerations when IT equipment is at the end of it’s life: where does all of the equipment go when you are finished with it? With the tech industry booming …

Ethical ITAD – How you can do the right thing Read More »

The annual Keep America Beautiful event, America Recycles Day (ARD) is on Nov. 15. The event has been designed to help bring recycling and environmental initiatives to the forefront and promote the positive attributes of the industry. Nationwide, there will be events taking place to help promote ARD’s theme of #BeRecycled. You can participate in …

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In recent years, the evolution of e-waste recycling has grown exponentially in the U.S. Before the 21 century, the U.S. only had a handful of states that actually controlled and properly disposed electronic materials. Now, there are more than 25 states that have enforced laws to better control the recycling process and federal government entities …

The E-Waste Revolution Continues Read More »

Originated from “Armistice Day,” Veterans Day is the first anniversary of the end of World War I, which occurred on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918. Congress first passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance and in 1938, Nov. 11 became a national holiday. Unlike Memorial …

A Salute to Our Veterans Read More »

The following is a weekly recap of the HOBI blog for the week 11/06-11/10. Samsung Announces the Galaxy Upcycling Project Samsung, the world’s largest handset producer announced the Galaxy Upcycling project, which aims to breathe new life into old Galaxy smartphones. Recycling Made Easy: Designers Repurpose Plastic Waste through Innovative Methods Designers around the world …

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap 11/06-11/10 Read More »

Leading up to the release of the highly anticipated iPhone X, Apple shares rallied on better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings results. Apple’s market cap briefly hit $900 billion in after-hours trading Nov. 2 and sent shares of the company up 4.34 percent, leading many analysts to believe that Apple is on the path to becoming the …

Apple is $20-a-share Shy of Becoming the First $1 Trillion Company Read More »