Author Archives: Editorial Staff

The results of first-quarter 2023 market research conducted by E-Scrap News and Compliance Standards LLC commanded our readers’ attention in August. | Sarawut Aiemsinsuk/Shutterstock

Our most-read list last month was dominated by stories about data center decommissioning plants and ITAD market sentiment. Continue Reading

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Certification Scorecard: September 7, 2023

Published: September 7, 2023
Updated: September 7, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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Equipment Spotlight: Fighting lithium-ion fires

Published: August 30, 2023
Updated: August 30, 2023
by Editorial Staff

The Lion-X extinguishing agent is capable of putting out fires of over 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit, according to representatives from Fireproof Solutions. | Kiri11/Shutterstock

Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT) and Fireproof Solutions have collaborated to create an agent that works “quickly, safely and neatly” to put out lithium-ion battery fires. Continue Reading

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News from Mobile Record Shredders, Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) and more

Published: August 30, 2023
Updated: August 30, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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Certification Scorecard: August 30, 2023

Published: August 30, 2023
Updated: August 30, 2023
by Editorial Staff

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The latest e-scrap industry news

Envela reports stronger Q3 ITAD revenues
Envela, the parent company of ITAD company Echo and others, reported higher revenue and operating costs in the third quarter of the year, thanks to a new client.
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.
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.
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.
Top stories from October 2024
Coverage of a Wisconsin processor’s OSHA violations, an ITAD giant going public, hydrometallurgy technology and the E-Scrap Conference drew reader interest last month.
Blancco’s software flags possible data security loophole
A new technology from Blancco Technology Group will allow ITADs and e-scrap recyclers to check if devices are enrolled in Unified Endpoint Management programs before performing data destruction.
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.