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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The latest e-scrap industry news

National Lab researchers use saltwater for metals recovery
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found a way to recover some critical metals from e-scrap using a mixed-salt water-based solution.
Call2Recycle, EDI introduce x-ray battery sortation tech
Ontario, Canada’s battery recycling is getting a boost after Call2Recycle and Electronic Distributors International installed new battery sorting technology, making EDI the only provider in North America using the technology.
ISRI changes name to ReMA in shift away from ‘scrap’
Electronics recycling stakeholders joined companies from across the materials recovery spectrum at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas last month for the ISRI2024 conference, which culminated in the long-running trade association unveiling a new name.
E-scrap sector faces looming Basel amendment
In just under eight months, U.S. e-scrap companies looking to export end-of-life devices will face a dramatically different regulatory landscape that, under some readings, will prohibit the movement of most e-scrap materials from the U.S. to the vast majority of foreign countries.
Global Plastic Treaty talks stall over production
The fourth meeting to draft a global plastic pollution treaty ended just after 3 a.m. on April 30 with general agreement on the need for global rules and mandates on product design, composition, performance and extended producer responsibility.
Colorado sends electronics right to repair bill to governor
Colorado would expand its current right-to-repair law to include consumer devices and business computing under a bill that’s been sent to the governor.
California disk drive firm reports recycling metrics
Disk drive manufacturer Seagate extended the life of 1.19 million drives in 2023 and is working to increase its use of recycled materials, the company recently reported.