Marissa Heffernan started working for Resource Recycling in January 2022 after spending several years as a reporter at a daily newspaper in Southwest Washington. After developing a special focus on recycling policy, they are also the editor of the monthly newsletter Policy Now. Heffernan can be contacted at [email protected].
The European Commission’s ideas for making repair more affordable face opposition from some E.U. member states but enjoy support from activist groups.| Sasirin Pamai/Shutterstock
Europeans may soon have a more consistent right to repair electronics after the European Commission proposed a template for rules promoting the repair of goods. Continue Reading
Apple’s new overhead projector-based augmented reality systems help humans disassemble products by following along with the projected images. | Photo courtesy of Apple
Apple is pushing to use more recycled metals in its products and deployed a system to make device dismantling easier for recycling contractors. Continue Reading
The REDWAVE XRF fine promises precise material identification and a purer end product. | Courtesy of REDWAVE
REDWAVE released a system that sorts fine metals using a belt rather than a chute. Continue Reading
SERI will be accepting comments on the draft of its photovoltaic module standards through June 12. | Perthsnap/Shutterstock
With solar panels and alternative energy growing more popular, e-scrap recycling organizations are preparing to handle more of the units at their end of life. Continue Reading
Lithium primary batteries have a reputation for starting fires. | Courtesy of Sims Lifecycle Services
Lithium button cell batteries sparked a small fire at BlueSky Solutions, but an official at the North Carolina e-scrap recycler said workflow changes have been made to prevent future incidents. Continue Reading
The bills cover a wide range of items, from single-use plastics at lodging establishments to blades for wind turbines. | Ververidis Vasilis/Shutterstock
Washington state legislators sent to the governor’s desk a bill that sets up an extended producer responsibility program for batteries. Continue Reading
Re-Source Partners launched over 20 years ago with an initial focus on computer leasing. | Dasytnik/Shutterstock
After over two decades in the IT asset management space, Re-Source Partners found its niche and recently received an award for it. Continue Reading
Speakers at the NERC Spring 2023 Conference offered advice on achieving diversity, equity and inclusion goals. | Light Spring/Shutterstock
Hard conversations, checking unconscious bias and letting employees drive change with leadership’s support are all vital to building more diverse workforces, experts recently explained.
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Princeton NuEnergy’s pilot line can process 500 tons of material per year, sourcing batteries from Apple, Dell, Samsung and Call2Recycle. | Courtesy of Princeton NuEnergy
Princeton NuEnergy secured a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the commercialization of its technology. Continue Reading
The money will go toward growing the company’s footprint and improving user experience for its customers. | Jared Paben/E-Scrap News
Mobile device reseller ecoATM Gazelle secured a $50 million investment to expand its enterprise partnerships and platforms. Continue Reading