In This Issue:

1 | ISRI objects to new EPA regulations

The Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries is raising concerns that new regulations being considered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could severely hobble the recycling of plastics from electronic scrap.

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2 | The impact of state e-scrap programs

In the past decade, 25 states have established a legislated program for recycling electronics. What have been the positive and negative impacts of these systems and what does the future hold? A diverse panel will weigh in on these issues in a compelling session at the upcoming E-Scrap Conference, coordinated by the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC).

The E-Scrap Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion in Dallas, Texas, September 19-20. To learn more, visit www.e-scrapconference.com, or click the banner below.

3 | Repairability in question for new class of notebooks

With a new school year coming up, the Electronics TakeBack Coalition has released a report criticizing thin laptops, often referred to as "ultrabooks," for not only being a hassle to repair and refurbish, but also for being "ultra-inconvenient" for consumers.

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4 | UK groups urge development of recycling economy

The U.K. is facing a looming "raw material crunch" that could put manufacturers in a serious bind, according to a coalition of environmental and industry groups. Specifically, many are worried about shortages of rare earth metals used in many electronics.

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5 | Certification scorecard

With the roster of companies attaining third-party certifications or audits continuing to grow, E-Scrap News has compiled a round-up of the firms announcing certification this past week.

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6 | NewsBits

E-plastics, rare earths and dramatic program expansions in this week's NewsBits.

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7 | Upcoming conferences & webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!

8 | Jobs Available & Sought

QEH&S Management System Director, Edward Arnold Scrap Processors, Inc. (Corfu, New York).
Details are available online.

Operations and Policy Analyst 2 (E-Cycles Specialist), The State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality: Land Quality (Portland, Oregon).
Details are available online.

Business Development Representative, AER Worldwide (Fremont, California).
Details are available online.

Various Jobs, The IMS Group (National).
Details are available online.

Community Relations Coordinator, Global Consulting Company (Central New Jersey).
Details are available here.

Senior Operations Manager, Isidore Electronics Recycling (Los Angeles, California).
Details are available here.

VP Outside Sales, DMD Systems Recovery (California or Texas).
Details are available here.

Sales Director, ECS Refining (California or Texas).
Details are available here.

Equipment Maintenance Manager, ECS Refining (Stockton, California).
Details are available here.

Sales Account executive, ECS Refining (California and Texas).
Details are available here.

Operations/Business Auditor, ECS Refining (California).
Details are available here.

Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.

If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, send an email to newsletter editor Henry Leineweber at [email protected].