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In My Opinion: Our industry’s ESG ‘natural fit’ isn’t enough

Published: September 13, 2023
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In order to truly embody their stated values, ITADs and electronics recyclers need to go the extra mile on environmental, social and governance goals, argues Curt Greeno of Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations. | SWKStock/Shutterstock

A broad spectrum of U.S. companies have integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards into their corporate culture and practices. For the electronics and materials lifecycle management sector, ESG seems like a natural fit, particularly in light of the inherent environmental and data security benefits of key services such as IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling. Continue Reading

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How the industry is navigating tough insurance markets

Published: August 30, 2023
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Industry operators are using fire mitigation technologies and other strategies to keep their facilities covered. | Fradu/Shutterstock

Electronics recycling and reuse companies say insurance has become significantly more expensive and difficult to manage, so they’re employing a number of strategies to cope. Continue Reading

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In My Opinion: How batteries can come back to life

Published: August 23, 2023
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Pile of lithium ion batteries for recycling.

AI-powered battery removal systems have the potential to prevent facility fires from starting in the first place, argues Raghav Mecheri of BinIt. | Skimin0k/Shutterstock

As record-high numbers of batteries enter the solid waste stream, they have increasingly become associated with facility fires, safety issues and danger to workers. Continue Reading

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In My Opinion: ‘No-code’ software opportunities abound

Published: June 14, 2023
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No-code software allows professionals in the e-scrap industry to tailor applications to suit their needs, according to a software company leader. | TippaPatt/Shutterstock

E-recyclers are subject to heightened scrutiny from customers, regulators, standards bodies such as R2 and e-Stewards, and a society at large that looks to them to responsibly recycle electronic waste and support a circular economy. Continue Reading

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In My Opinion: Use IR detection to help prevent fires

Published: May 10, 2023
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David C. Bursell of MoviTHERM believes infrared technology is a game changer for protecting the lives of workers and avoiding property damage at recycling facilities. | Piotr Zajda/Shutterstock

Waste and recycling facilities are crucial in handling the world’s growing waste streams, but they pose a significant risk of fires. Continue Reading

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In My Opinion: Bring consumer trust to refurb markets

Published: January 25, 2023
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Certification and standardized grading can bring much-needed transparency to the refurbished device market, according to the CEO of Phonecheck. | Daniel-Krason/Shutterstock

I used to run a business that acquired and sold pre-owned mobile devices. It was a great model – we could buy less-than-perfect phones and other devices inexpensively, and with a little effort and elbow grease, sell them for a bit more. 

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