A precious metals company leader explains how recycling companies can build a sustainable supply-chain through consumer awareness. | Sebastian_Photography/Shutterstock
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A precious metals company leader explains how recycling companies can build a sustainable supply-chain through consumer awareness. | Sebastian_Photography/Shutterstock
Wisconsin saw an increase in the number of registered permanent collection sites, one-day events and temporary collection sites from 477 during program year 11 to 545 during program year 12. | Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock
After four years of consistent declines, the weight of scrap electronics collected under Wisconsin’s recycling program increased notably last year.
The executive director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling explains why Oregonians will lose several e-scrap collection sites. | akiyoko/Shutterstock
The loss of several e-scrap collection sites in Oregon is causing consternation in some communities, and now the legislature is mulling a bill meant to temporarily address the situation.
Google’s online manufacturer guides will show how to find the right tools, get replacement parts and more. | CC Photo Labs/Shutterstock
Google is working to make Chromebooks easier for schools to repair with a new self-repair program guide.
Mission Ignite staff performing device refurbishment. | Courtesy of Mission Ignite
With its acquisition of TechReset, Quantum Lifecycle Partners will add staff to its Brampton, Ontario ITAD facility. | Courtesy of Quantum Lifecycle Partners
Two recent actions by Quantum Lifecycle Partners deepen the Canadian processor’s involvement in the reuse business and expand its ITAD customer base.
Researchers are calling for more research into the toxicity and risks of new types of antioxidants that e-scrap workers can become exposed to. | Jared Paben/Resource Recycling, Inc.
E-scrap facility workers are being exposed to new types of synthetic antioxidants used in plastics and rubbers, with unknown health consequences, according to recent research.
Battery recycling firm Nth Cycle recently raised over $12M to fund commercial deployment of the company’s recovery technology. | DAMRONG RATTANAPONG/Shutterstock
As electric vehicles and lithium-ion battery devices become ever-more ubiquitous, battery recyclers are expanding their operations and improving technology. The following are updates on two startups.