Author Archives: Editorial Staff

Equipment Spotlight: Electric shredders for white goods

Published: March 31, 2022
Updated: March 31, 2022
by Editorial Staff

The customizable ES2000 shredder from BCA Industries can shred material into one-inch pieces.

While hydraulically powered shredders have typically been used to shred home appliances and other white goods for recycling, newer electric powered shredders have the same ability.

Certification Scorecard: March 31, 2022

Published: March 31, 2022
Updated: March 31, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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News from Sims Lifecycle Services, Qatar Foundation and more

Published: March 30, 2022
Updated: March 30, 2022
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

Certification Scorecard: March 24, 2022

Published: March 24, 2022
Updated: March 24, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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News from Human-I-T, Copart and more

Published: March 23, 2022
Updated: March 23, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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Our top stories from February 2022

Published: March 17, 2022
Updated: March 17, 2022
by Editorial Staff

News that Canadian processor Quantum Lifecycle Partners had made acquisitions was of interest to readers last month. | Courtesy of Quantum Lifecycle Partners

Announcements from electronics processors, an e-scrap exports bill and more drew our readers’ clicks last month.

Posted in News | Tagged Top 5 |

Certification Scorecard: March 17, 2022

Published: March 17, 2022
Updated: March 17, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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News from US EPA, Re-Teck and more

Published: March 16, 2022
Updated: March 16, 2022
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

Certification Scorecard: March 2, 2022

Published: March 2, 2022
Updated: March 3, 2022
by Editorial Staff

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News from Stellar, Sunnking and more

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

Posted in Industry Announcements |

The latest e-scrap industry news

Basel e-scrap rules disrupt larger metal sector
In Thailand, import regulations meant to control the flow of end-of-life electronics are creating headaches for shipments of a wider array of metals, including automotive scrap materials. The Recycled Materials Association recently traveled to the country to clarify the confusion.
E-scrap buyer launches AI to recognize circuit board grades
Circuit board buyer Boardsort has launched a new AI-powered tool for anyone to quickly and accurately grade their e-scrap.
Company debuts battery-containing device shredder
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.
Li-Cycle files for bi-national bankruptcy, seeks buyer
Canadian battery processor Li-Cycle filed for bankruptcy, after warning for months of impending financial trouble, and is continuing to try to find a buyer that will allow it to continue operations.
Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports
The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all U.S.-sourced imports of scrap plastic, including e-plastics from electronics, on July 1. Reports from plastic traders indicate the flow of scrap plastic into Malaysia has already slowed.
Construction stops at Georgia solar panel recycling plant
Solar panel recycler and manufacturer Solarcycle has put its new facility in Cedartown, Georgia, on hold as it awaits the results of the federal budget bill.
Wisconsin E-Cycle report reflects increasing access
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.