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Increased interest in securing domestic supplies of critical minerals is resulting in a recent wave of innovative projects across the US, turning old electronics into a new source of rare earth elements (REE). Continue Reading
In the US, ESG remains politically charged, but internationally it is a condition of doing business. | Sasirin Pamai / Shutterstock
The European Union’s sustainability agenda remains the most far-reaching globally, but as of late 2025 it has entered a phase of recalibration and political compromise. Continue Reading
A new EPA settlement with Apple shows major global companies are not immune from compliance failures. | Mehaniq / Shutterstock
A recent investigation by the Basel Action Network has renewed questions about environmental accountability throughout the electronics lifecycle. Continue Reading
A surge of young electronics-recycling firms is reshaping ITAD, bringing AI, robotics and data tools that push the sector beyond logistics toward more strategic, compliance-driven work. | Damrong Rattanapong / Shutterstock
A wave of new entrepreneurship is helping rejuvenate electronics end-of-life management, as highlighted at a workshop during the 2025 E-Scrap Conference in Grapevine, Texas. Continue Reading
The implication for ITAD and recycling firms is that the pipeline ahead looks solid, but it’s shifting away from throwaway machines and toward more prime gear. | Chayanuphol / Shutterstock
This fall’s third-quarter results from tech and lifecycle companies are confirmation that the industry may be experiencing a turning point. Continue Reading
Earnings from Microsoft, Apple and Amazon show robust demand for cloud and AI hardware, signaling steady IT refresh cycles and growing feedstock for recycling firms. | MMD Creative / Shutterstock
Earnings season is in full swing and the latest results from Microsoft, Apple and Amazon show that the global technology hardware cycle remains extremely active heading into late 2025. Continue Reading
After extended service phases out in 2027-2028, retired laptops will help drive recovery of copper, aluminum and other metals. | Photo by Ivan Hafizov
These past few weekends, I found myself scrolling through Amazon’s refurbished‑laptop listings—a habit I use to gauge what’s moving through the secondary market. Page after page told the same story: hundreds of Dell Latitudes, HP EliteBooks and Lenovo ThinkPads advertised with the familiar Windows 10 Pro badge.
Industry experts noted that policy initiatives and certification standards are propelling the sector forward despite loopholes and challenges. | Photo by Big Wave Productions
The opening plenary at the E-Scrap Conference in Grapevine, Texas set out five forces that are reshaping electronics recovery: rapid device change, battery risk, compliance pressure, policy updates and AI-driven data centers. Continue Reading
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The industry has proven more resilient, and at times quicker to adapt, than even those of us close to it expected. Continue Reading
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What ERP system you need depends on whether you’re wiping hard drives, fixing up phones, or melting down metals. Continue Reading