Last month, readers were drawn to coverage of an emerging x-ray sorting technology supplier, a CRT processor’s compliance agreement, a major ITAD firm’s analysis of AI opportunities, an interview with the recently appointed RIOS leader, and a data security session at the E-Scrap Conference.
The list below shows our top stories published in November in terms of unique page views.
1 | X-ray tech identifies batteries and more
An emerging equipment supplier uses an advanced type of X-ray imaging to locate batteries in recycling facilities while also aiming to capture data on the overall composition of commodities in the stream.
2 | Processor settles OSHA violations with reduced fine
E-scrap processor URT will pay reduced but still hefty fines totaling $129,000 for failing to protect workers from lead and cadmium exposures during cathode ray tube device processing at the company’s facility in Janesville, Wisconsin.
3 | Iron Mountain: AI refreshes will help drive earnings
Information management company Iron Mountain reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.56 billion, higher by 12% on the year, and attributed the results to double-digit growth in its asset lifecycle management business as well as two acquisitions.
4 | Q&A: New RIOS leader brings operations perspective
After years of interacting with the Recycling Industry Operating Standard as a manager at a RIOS-certified recycling firm, Shannon Fertitta was recently appointed executive director of the group that administers RIOS.
5 | ITAD firms can help avoid compliance risks
High-profile data breaches have highlighted the perils of ITAD, and until multiple companies are “put in the penalty box,” it will keep happening, industry experts said during a panel at the 2024 E-Scrap Conference.
