With global warming looking overheard and an increase in the number of natural disasters coupled with rising sea levels around the world, there aren’t many positive things you can say about global climate change. But tech giant, Apple has found a silver lining – iPhone sales. In a recently published report, the tech giant suggested …
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Scientists at the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) have designed a new periodic table that highlights which natural elements are now considered to be “endangered” as a direct result of the increasing rate of mobile phone production coupled with irresponsible disposal methods. If the mobile industry stays on its current path, we could see elements such …
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There is a growing trend to refurbish rather than recycle as businesses are finding new methods to maximize profits through green initiatives. And when it comes to electronics. The days of disposing of IT equipment may be over as many businesses are finding that the responsible thing today is to implement a sustainable IT program …
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As consumers all over the world buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices are creating new security problems for individuals and society as a whole. The problem is compounded by businesses radically expanding the number of sensors and remote monitors they use to manage overhead lights in corporate offices …
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent reverse logistics, battery and plastic waste related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 1/21-1/25. Reverse logistics ensures mobile asset management accountability As technology advances, more enterprises are opting to embrace mobile into their operations. And in doing so, there has been a rise in Choose …
After admitting to purposefully slowing down batteries of older iPhone models and briefly providing a $29 battery replacement program for affected iPhone models, Apple is still heavily dealing with consumer complaints on battery life. And their latest solution? A smart battery case that can charge your phone up to a day and a half. The …
Have you ever heard of nurdles? You probably haven’t, but they’re just about everywhere you turn. Nurdles are tiny pellets of plastic resin no bigger than a pencil eraser that manufacturers transform into plastic packaging, plastic straws, disposable water bottles and other typical targets of environmental action. They also just happen to be the latest …
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that they will award $5.5 million to companies that advance lithium-ion battery recycling technology and will dedicate an additional $15 million towards developing a research center focused on batteries. The Lithium Battery R&D recycling Center will be led by Argonne National Laboratory, the National Renewable Energy …
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