Author Archives: Editorial Staff

Certification Scorecard: February 6, 2025

Published: February 6, 2025
Updated: February 6, 2025
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News from Cirba Solutions, Ecotech Management and more

Published: February 6, 2025
Updated: February 6, 2025
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News from Illinois Recycling Foundation, Recycled Materials Association and more

Published: January 30, 2025
Updated: January 30, 2025
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Certification Scorecard: January 30, 2025

Published: January 30, 2025
Updated: January 30, 2025
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News from Republic Services, ReMA and more

Published: January 22, 2025
Updated: January 23, 2025
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Certification Scorecard: January 22, 2025

Published: January 22, 2025
Updated: January 22, 2025
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News from ASUS, Reworld and more

Published: January 15, 2025
Updated: January 15, 2025
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Certification Scorecard: January 15, 2025

Published: January 15, 2025
Updated: January 15, 2025
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News from American Battery Technology Company, California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and more

Published: January 9, 2025
Updated: January 9, 2025
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Certification Scorecard: January 9, 2024

Published: January 9, 2025
Updated: January 9, 2025
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The latest e-scrap industry news

E-scrap magnet recycling company scales up
A U.S. rare earth recycling technology firm recently announced it has expanded its capabilities to recycle magnets, including those sourced from end-of-life consumer electronics.
Intel shows support for modular PC design
In an effort to encourage improved repairability for computers, chip maker Intel has provided its thoughts on incorporating modular design into electronics to comply with right-to-repair policy.
New EPA leader brings industry group support
There are few indications how incoming U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin might shift the agency’s solid waste and recycling work, but he won the support of the Recycled Materials Association and other stakeholders who say he likely brings an understanding of local solid waste management challenges.
China issues new critical mineral export barriers
As trade strife between the U.S. and China heats up once again, the Chinese government has restricted exports of some key metals alongside retaliatory tariffs. Given China’s position as the world’s largest supplier of those metals, the move could spur more interest in U.S. recycling.
Plastics processor debuts PS, ABS resins from e-plastics
Midwest-based Plastic Recycling, Inc. is looking to provide compounds for OEMs and automotive manufacturers that fit a wide range of specifications and just happen to be made from e-scrap.
Right-to-repair momentum continues in 2025
The momentum behind consumer electronics right-to-repair bills that has been building since 2021 doesn’t seem to be ebbing, with 10 bills introduced so far this year and supporters anticipating far more to come.
Samsung starts battery-to-battery cobalt recycling
Samsung Electronics is working to take cobalt from old Galaxy batteries and incorporate it into new batteries.