Author Archives: Editorial Staff

News from BASF, Call2Recycle and more

Published: June 29, 2022
Updated: June 29, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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Certification Scorecard: June 29, 2022

Published: June 29, 2022
Updated: June 29, 2022
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News from Cirba Solutions, Toyota and more

Published: June 22, 2022
Updated: June 22, 2022
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Certification Scorecard: June 22, 2022

Published: June 22, 2022
Updated: June 22, 2022
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Certification Scorecard: June 15, 2022

Published: June 15, 2022
Updated: June 15, 2022
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Our top stories from May 2022

Published: June 8, 2022
Updated: June 8, 2022
by Editorial Staff

News of a planned $340M U.S. refinery project drew attention last month. | Teerasak Ladnongkhun/Shutterstock

Articles about a planned U.S. smelter, battery legislation, a city contract and an OEM’s ITAD push all accumulated clicks last month.

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Certification Scorecard: June 8, 2022

Published: June 8, 2022
Updated: June 8, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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News from Pennsylvania Resources Council, Samsung and more

Published: June 8, 2022
Updated: June 8, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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Certification Scorecard: June 3, 2022

Published: June 3, 2022
Updated: June 3, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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News from Attero Recycling, Solarcycle and more

Published: June 2, 2022
Updated: June 2, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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The latest e-scrap industry news

Equipment Spotlight: Westeria’s AirStar air separator
EFactor3 has introduced the AirStar evolution air separator by Westeria to the U.S. market, the companies announced in a March press release.
California suggests upping e-scrap processing payments
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has proposed increasing some payment rates for processors who participate in the state e-scrap program.
Maryland county expands curbside e-scrap collection
By creatively utilizing existing collection infrastructure, a county government in Maryland is rolling out curbside electronics and battery collection for all electronics at no additional cost.
US rare earth recycling scales up amid trade tensions
As rare earth elements draw mainstream headlines for their entanglement in the U.S.-China trade war, recent announcements from an ITAD operator, an OEM and a magnet processor indicate the domestic end-of-life device stream is increasingly providing feedstock for rare earth end users.
Solar EPR delay signed, right to repair poised to pass in WA
A right-to-repair electronics bill and a bill that would again delay the state’s extended producer responsibility program for solar panels are both sitting on the Washington governor’s desk after passing the state legislature earlier this month.
In My Opinion: From hazard to resource: Battery recycling technology
The global demand for lithium-ion batteries is growing exponentially, fueled by the rise of electric vehicles, consumer electronics and renewable energy storage solutions, but recycling systems need to employ new technologies to keep pace, according to scientist Kyle D’Silva.
Device supplier acquires ITAD company
CTL Corporation, an Oregon-headquartered cloud-computing company with a focus on education and enterprise, acquired ITAD firm 3R Technology in a move to create a one-stop shop for clients of both companies.