Two ITAD leaders at a service provider with facilities in 14 countries say smart use of technology and motivated managers in each region are central to developing a sustainable global strategy.

Hundreds of electronics recycling and reuse leaders gathered this week for a conference that explored how stakeholders have coped with COVID-19 - and detailed what comes next for the sector.

A large electronics processing operation is launching in Georgia, and its focus will be lower-value, plastics-heavy devices in the waste stream.

A large electronics processing operation is launching in Georgia, and its focus will be lower-value, plastics-heavy devices in the e-scrap stream.

Carlton Waterhouse, a key U.S. EPA waste official, says moving toward a circular economy is not enough. Instead, society needs a "circular economy for all." "Sustainability requires social equity," Waterhouse told recycling industry representatives two weeks ago. "If we are going to engage in the work of sustainable resource management, it's critical we implement circular economy strategies that are inclusive...

Carlton Waterhouse, a key U.S. EPA waste official, says moving toward a circular economy is not enough. Instead, society needs a "circular economy for all." "Sustainability requires social equity," Waterhouse told recycling industry representatives last week. "If we are going to engage in the work of sustainable resource management, it's critical we implement circular economy strategies that are inclusive of...

Carlton Waterhouse, a key U.S. EPA waste official, says moving toward a circular economy is not enough. Instead, society needs a "circular economy for all." "Sustainability requires social equity," Waterhouse told recycling industry representatives this week. "If we are going to engage in the work of sustainable resource management, it's critical we implement circular economy strategies that are inclusive of...

The Association of Plastic Recyclers is launching an initiative to further recognize brands and others that are innovating in line with current plastics recycling capabilities. The Meets Preferred Guidance (MPG) Review Program will be open to plastic packaging manufacturers that are introducing new types of plastic packaging and components into the marketplace and want to ensure the items meet the...

The Recycling Partnership has launched a digital resource offering a variety of free customizable outreach materials to help recycling coordinators boost materials recovery at apartment and condo complexes. The Multifamily Recycling Guide and Community Toolkit provides recycling officials with templates for infocards, door hangers and flyers. Local officials and property managers can use these tools to better communicate acceptable materials...

Jim Lynch, who worked in the nonprofit sector his entire career, helped transform the business of device refurbishment in numerous ways.