In its 2020 report, London-based Circular Energy Storage found that exports of used electric vehicles drove value for their batteries, rather than reuse and recycling. | Around the World Photos / Shutterstock
Reuse and recycling represent the smallest area of opportunity for used electric vehicle batteries, but remain important, according to a recent report from British consultancy Circular Energy Storage (CES) Research and Consulting. Continue Reading
The global technology company offers ITAD services but during a recent earnings call focused on industry trends that are driving its device sales. | Photo courtesy of Ingram Micro
Technology company Ingram Micro focused on the impact of the October phaseout of the Windows 10 operating system as well as artificial intelligence during its most recent investor call. Continue Reading
The Windows 10 end-of-life is expected to surpass previous transitions, including Windows 8, because of its broad enterprise adoption, an Iron Mountain executive said. | Artem Postoev/Shutterstock
As of Oct. 14, Microsoft will discontinue free security updates, technical support and feature updates for the 10-year-old Windows 10 operating system, making PCs more vulnerable to security risks. As such, ITAD providers are facing an influx of devices that may differ from previous phaseouts. Continue Reading
Lifecycle Innovations, out of Wisconsin, and current Oregon PRO MRM laid out plans for the program, which now can accommodate more than one administrating organization. | PIYAWAT WONGOPASS/Shutterstock
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Two prospective producer responsibility organizations (PROs) have submitted bids to manage Oregon’s revamped E-Cycles program, which will launch Jan. 1, 2026. Continue Reading
LG Electronics has a goal to collect 8 million tons of end-of-life electronics by 2030, from a 2006 baseline. | Roman Chekhovskoi/Shutterstock
South Korea-based heavyweight LG Electronics saw mixed results in its 2024 sustainability report, but continued to make progress toward 2030 goals while forming high-profile partnerships in both Asia and the U.S. Continue Reading
Now known as Metallium, MTM Critical Metals is building its first U.S. location in Houston, with plans to expand. | Petr Bonek/Shutterstock
MTM Critical Metals, a metals refiner that processes e-scrap, will expand operations beyond Western Australia and into the U.S. amid a rebranding, the company announced during a recent investor call.
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The share of households with unwanted electronics was flat to lower in Statistics Canada’s biennial survey. | Veja/Shutterstock
The portion of Canadians reporting unwanted electronics awaiting disposal was flat to lower, according to the most recent national survey measuring how residents are generating and managing e-scrap amid increased use of technology. Continue Reading
As of July 1, manufacturers must notify California retailers selling certain devices that they are subject to a recycling fee. | Vietnam Stock Photos/Shutterstock
As of July 1, manufacturers of covered battery-embedded products must comply with new requirements in California, as part of the state’s expansion of its long-running e-scrap program. Continue Reading
The first-of-its-kind BIDS unit processes electronics up to laptop size and can safely handle lithium-ion batteries. | Photo courtesy Jeff Gloyd.
Seeing the lack of smaller-scale systems suited for processing small personal devices containing lithium-ion batteries, Houston-based Gloyd Recycling Solutions developed what it says is the first marketed device to shred battery-containing devices of laptop size and smaller. Continue Reading
Electronics recycling workers collect devices at an E-Cycle Wisconsin collection event in June 2022. | Photo by David Nevala / Courtesy of Wisconsin DNR
All 72 Wisconsin counties had at least one registered collection site or event for end-of-life electronics in 2024, according to the state’s most recent E-Cycle program report. Continue Reading