Author Archives: Jim Levine, Regency Technologies

In My Opinion: We need to demystify our industry

Published: September 24, 2019
Updated: September 23, 2019
by Jim Levine, Regency Technologies

Posted in Opinion, Top stories |

Greater than the whole

Published: September 18, 2019
Updated: September 23, 2019
by Matthew Young

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged markets, processors, Summer 2019 |

Making the case to erase

Published: September 18, 2019
Updated: September 20, 2019
by Kyle Rex

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Summer 2019 |

The data frontier

Published: September 18, 2019
Updated: September 20, 2019
by Billy Johnson

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged data security, Summer 2019 |

In My Opinion: Data breaches and ITAD under the microscope

Published: September 12, 2019
Updated: September 12, 2019
by Jeff Londres, NextUse

Posted in News, Opinion |

In My Opinion: The changing state of ITAD

Published: August 22, 2019
Updated: August 22, 2019
by Jeremy Schaller, Exit Technologies

Posted in Opinion, Top stories |

In My Opinion: Right to Repair is bound to succeed

Published: July 25, 2019
Updated: July 25, 2019
by Gay Gordon-Byrne, The Repair Association

Posted in Opinion, Top stories | Tagged Legislation, refurbishment/reuse |

Here come the data regulations

Published: June 19, 2019
Updated: June 21, 2019
by Bob Johnson

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged regulation/oversight, Spring 2019 |

How to thrive in ITAD

Published: June 17, 2019
Updated: June 17, 2019
by Mike Buckles

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged ITAD, Spring 2019 |

Due diligence done right

Published: March 19, 2019
Updated: March 25, 2019
by Karin Harris

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Winter 2018 |

The latest e-scrap industry news

Korea Zinc continues fighting takeover
The power struggle between South Korean smelting company Korea Zinc and a private equity firm that wants to seize control of the company is continuing, with both using press conferences and statements to publicly attack the other’s business decisions.
Guest analysis: Reflecting on a year of industry recovery
The U.S. IT asset disposition and electronics recycling industries struggled to sustain growth in 2023 because of a dormant market, dominated by lack of demand for used equipment and parts, and hesitation from companies that have refrained from relinquishing their aging assets. Asset procurement on the upstream side and trading in the downstream sector were weak, and as a result, prices fell substantially.
Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs
As technology trade tensions between China and the U.S. escalate, bans on trading minerals used in producing LED screens, semiconductors, chips and batteries are again putting the recycling sector in the spotlight.
Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade
With just weeks to go before new e-scrap trading regulations take effect worldwide, companies are feeling cautiously optimistic that trade disruption will be softer than it could have been.
Top stories from November 2024
Last month, readers were drawn to coverage of an emerging x-ray sorting technology supplier, a CRT processor’s compliance agreement, a major ITAD firm’s analysis of AI opportunities, an interview with the recently appointed RIOS leader, and a data security session at the E-Scrap Conference.
Cyclic, Glencore sign multi-year agreement for copper
Metals and rare earth processor Cyclic Materials signed a multi-year offtake agreement with Glencore to send the smelter copper from e-scrap, batteries and electric motors.
Amazon shares progress in e-scrap diversion
Amazon’s sustainability efforts have resulted in millions of components being diverted from landfills and in longer useful lifespans for equipment, the company announced on its website earlier this month.