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Bob Nicholson (left) and AJ Orben (middle) speak at the 2023 E-Scrap and E-Reuse Conference in New Orleans, with Jared Paben (right) moderating the session. | Big Wave Productions/E-Scrap News

Readers last month were drawn to a story about solar panel recycling, as well as a slew of ITAD-related stories.
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C2 Management, Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) and more

Published: November 8, 2023
Updated: November 8, 2023
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Certification Scorecard: November 8, 2023

Published: November 8, 2023
Updated: November 8, 2023
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Certification Scorecard: November 1, 2023

Published: November 1, 2023
Updated: November 3, 2023
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News from Blancco and uBreakiFix

Published: October 25, 2023
Updated: October 25, 2023
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Certification Scorecard: October 25, 2023

Published: October 25, 2023
Updated: October 25, 2023
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The latest e-scrap industry news

Electronics and battery recycling bill updates
With most legislative sessions reaching the halfway point, there are a dozen bills in play that would create or amend state electronics recycling programs or regulate battery disposal.
Save the date: 2024 Resource Recycling Conference
State and local recycling officials, industry stakeholders and sustainability advocates are invited to the upcoming Resource Recycling Conference, presented by Resource Recycling, Inc., Nov. 13-15 in Louisville, Kentucky, the company announced Wednesday.
Texas processor preparing to open new facility
GreenTek Solutions has grown significantly over the past few years and is in the process of starting up its second processing center near its headquarters in Stafford, Texas. The company’s CEO recently gave more details on the expansion in an interview.
CalRecycle proposes increase to e-scrap processor payments
E-scrap processors who participate in California’s state program could again receive a boost in some payments in the coming year.
E-scrap firms weigh in on e-plastics management
A recently published survey of e-scrap companies in the U.S. and abroad offered a look at how many operators are handling plastics recovered from devices. It also provided insights on why a domestic e-plastics processing industry has yet to develop.
Microsoft names price for Windows 10 extended support
Several months after announcing it planned to offer extended support for Windows 10, Microsoft named its price for schools and businesses – the cost for individuals is still yet to be announced.
Nonprofit director sentenced for e-scrap grant fraud
The former head of a Nebraska nonprofit will serve four months in prison after she admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to secure public grant funds meant for electronics recycling collection events.