Information technology use is changing in several key manners, and this is causing change within the electronics refurbishing and recycling sector. That point was made clear at an industry gathering this week.
Jerry Powell is the founder and editorial advisor of Resource Recycling, Inc., which publishes Resource Recycling, Plastics Recycling Update and E-Scrap News. He previously owned and managed a recycling consulting company and managed a recycling business in Portland, Ore. He can be contacted at [email protected].Information technology use is changing in several key manners, and this is causing change within the electronics refurbishing and recycling sector. That point was made clear at an industry gathering this week.
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