Category: Industry Announcements

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News from Bloom ESG, Idaho National Laboratory and more

Published: February 13, 2025
Updated: February 13, 2025
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News from Cirba Solutions, Ecotech Management and more

Published: February 6, 2025
Updated: February 6, 2025
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News from Illinois Recycling Foundation, Recycled Materials Association and more

Published: January 30, 2025
Updated: January 30, 2025
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News from Republic Services, ReMA and more

Published: January 22, 2025
Updated: January 23, 2025
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News from ASUS, Reworld and more

Published: January 15, 2025
Updated: January 15, 2025
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News from American Battery Technology Company, California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and more

Published: January 9, 2025
Updated: January 9, 2025
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News from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Tempus and more

Published: December 19, 2024
Updated: December 19, 2024
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News from Ace Green Recycling, Ecobat and more

Published: December 12, 2024
Updated: December 12, 2024
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News from Assurant, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and more

Published: December 4, 2024
Updated: December 5, 2024
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News from Assurant, Molg and more

Published: November 26, 2024
Updated: November 26, 2024
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The latest e-scrap industry news

ITAD employee admits to stealing and reselling devices
A driver who worked on IT asset disposition jobs at Wisetek recently pleaded guilty to stealing assets – including sensitive federal government devices – during disposition jobs and reselling them in 2022 and 2023, representing a significant ITAD-related data breach.
Processor Kuusakoski announces it will exit US
Kuusakoski US will close its two Illinois electronics and CRT glass processing facilities and exit the U.S. altogether, refocusing on its European operations after what the company described as severe, prolonged financial challenges in the U.S.
Cascade, Sage plan to merge
Cascade Asset Management and Sage Sustainable Electronics are planning to merge, with company leaders saying more details will be released in the future.
Illinois electronics recycling opt-in deadline nears
With the approach of the annual March 1 deadline to opt into the 2026 Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, state and national organizers held an information session and provided an update on amendments to CERA legislation.
E-scrap magnet recycling company scales up
A U.S. rare earth recycling technology firm recently announced it has expanded its capabilities to recycle magnets, including those sourced from end-of-life consumer electronics.
Intel shows support for modular PC design
In an effort to encourage improved repairability for computers, chip maker Intel has provided its thoughts on incorporating modular design into electronics to comply with right-to-repair policy.
New EPA leader brings industry group support
There are few indications how incoming U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin might shift the agency’s solid waste and recycling work, but he won the support of the Recycled Materials Association and other stakeholders who say he likely brings an understanding of local solid waste management challenges.