Category: Industry Announcements

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News from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, DMD Systems Recovery and more

Published: August 22, 2024
Updated: August 22, 2024
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News from Doe Run, Li-Cycle and more

Published: August 14, 2024
Updated: August 14, 2024
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News from Green Bay Packers, MIT and more

Published: August 8, 2024
Updated: August 8, 2024
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News from Argonne National Laboratory, Onepak and more

Published: July 31, 2024
Updated: August 1, 2024
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News from Li-Cycle, Makor and more

Published: July 24, 2024
Updated: July 24, 2024
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News from American Battery Technology Company, Call2Recycle and more

Published: July 17, 2024
Updated: July 18, 2024
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News from Basel Action Network, Call2Recycle and more

Published: July 10, 2024
Updated: July 10, 2024
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News from ATRenew, i-SIGMA and more

Published: July 3, 2024
Updated: July 3, 2024
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News from American Battery Technology Company, Call2Recycle and more

Published: June 26, 2024
Updated: June 26, 2024
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News from Solvay, Sunnking and more

Published: June 21, 2024
Updated: June 21, 2024
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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.