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Japanese metals giant buys Canadian e-scrap processor
Japanese company JX Nippon Mining and Metals has purchased one of Canada’s largest e-scrap companies, eCycle Solutions. It’s the second example in the past month of an Asian smelting giant acquiring North American e-scrap operations to ensure a steady supply of feedstock.
Modernizing the marketplace: RGX connects clients, recyclers
Sean Miles sees his marketplace platform as the glue between vendors and recyclers, a connection that could perhaps patch up a fragmented system.
Trucking company to pay $1.36 million in hazardous waste case
Old Dominion Freight Line has settled a case with the state of California over allegations that the company failed to properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste, including e-scrap.
C-suite survey shows sustainability top choice for cuts
A survey of CEOs and chief financial officers suggested that when businesses are considering cuts amid current economic headwinds, sustainability initiatives are among the first to go.
Our top stories from July 2022
Our readers were drawn to coverage of Korea Zinc’s acquisition of Igneo Technologies and other stories last month.
Call2Recycle: Federal action on battery labeling is step forward
Congress directed the U.S. EPA to develop voluntary battery recycling labeling guidelines instead of mandatory regulations, but the head of an industry group believes they’ll still have a significant impact on the industry.
Survey shows households have fewer unwanted devices
Canadian authorities say the percentage of households disposing of unwanted computers, printers, TVs, audio/visual equipment and cell phones continued to drop last year.