Category: Industry Announcements

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News from Advanced Technology Recycling, MTM Critical Metals and more

Published: April 16, 2025
Updated: April 16, 2025
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News from American Battery Technology Company, Ecobat and more

Published: April 9, 2025
Updated: April 9, 2025
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News from Call2Recycle Canada, National Stewardship Action Council and more

Published: April 2, 2025
Updated: April 2, 2025
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News from Alta Resource Technologies, IPC and more

Published: March 19, 2025
Updated: March 19, 2025
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News from Call2Recycle Canada

Published: March 13, 2025
Updated: March 13, 2025
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News from KC Recycling, U.S. EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery and more

Published: March 6, 2025
Updated: March 6, 2025
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News from Ace Green Recycling, Jacqui Irwin and more

Published: February 27, 2025
Updated: February 27, 2025
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News from CSI EPC, Mint Innovation and more

Published: February 20, 2025
Updated: February 20, 2025
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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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The latest e-scrap industry news

In My Opinion: From hazard to resource: Battery recycling technology
The global demand for lithium-ion batteries is growing exponentially, fueled by the rise of electric vehicles, consumer electronics and renewable energy storage solutions, but recycling systems need to employ new technologies to keep pace, according to scientist Kyle D’Silva.
Device supplier acquires ITAD company
CTL Corporation, an Oregon-headquartered cloud-computing company with a focus on education and enterprise, acquired ITAD firm 3R Technology in a move to create a one-stop shop for clients of both companies.
Critical mineral order calls for recycling incentives
The White House this week issued an executive order directing the Department of Commerce to explore the effects of critical mineral imports on national security. Among other points, it calls for the agency to explore policies boosting recycling of minerals like cobalt, nickel, aluminum and palladium, as well as the 17 rare earth elements.
Tariff whirlwind continues with delays, exemptions
Country-specific reciprocal tariffs have been pushed out until July, but a universal base rate tariff rolled out last week, which covers all countries, and earlier metals tariffs remain in effect. Meanwhile, an all-out trade war between the U.S. and China is intensifying.
Back Market, iFixit partner to advocate for repair access
Two big names in the electronics repair and refurbishment space are partnering up to influence consumer and manufacturer behavior and create a world where circularity is the default.
Market factors combine to shift Umicore’s capital plans
Belgian battery specialist company Umicore added on-again, off-again tariffs to a list of economic woes that included slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles and a global market slowdown, during a recent capital markets update.
Refurbishment parts supplier opens US production site
A company providing parts to refurbishers that increase used device value and marketability has opened a U.S. location in partnership with a domestic IT asset disposition firm, representing what company leaders say is a push to localize all aspects of the refurbishment process.