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Colorado sends electronics right to repair bill to governor

Published: April 25, 2024
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Colorado’s HB 1121 would broaden the scope of the state’s current right-to-repair law, which covers wheelchairs and farm equipment. | Damon Shaw/Shutterstock

Colorado would expand its current right-to-repair law to include consumer devices and business computing under a bill that’s been sent to the governor.  Continue Reading

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California disk drive firm reports recycling metrics

Published: April 25, 2024
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Seagate reused 1.19 million disk drives in 2023 and is starting to examine how much recycled material it uses. | Sundry Photography/Shutterstock

Disk drive manufacturer Seagate extended the life of 1.19 million drives in 2023 and is working to increase its use of recycled materials, the company recently reported.  Continue Reading

In My Opinion: Gauging ITAD’s standing in the emerging ESG world

Published: April 25, 2024
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Many ITAD-related companies are already releasing ESG reports, but there is more work to be done. | SWKStock/Shutterstock

ESG, short for environmental, social, governance, has become front and center in corporate strategy. Most major companies, particularly the publicly traded corporations who have to respond to growing pressure from institutional investors, either have or are developing ESG plans.  Continue Reading

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Texas processor preparing to open new facility

Published: April 18, 2024
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GreenTek Solutions is starting up a second processing center near its headquarters in Stafford, Texas. | Courtesy of GreenTek Solutions

GreenTek Solutions has grown significantly over the past few years and is in the process of starting up its second processing center near its headquarters in Stafford, Texas. The company’s CEO recently gave more details on the expansion in an interview. Continue Reading

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Electronics and battery recycling bill updates

Published: April 18, 2024
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There are a dozen bills relating to battery and e-scrap recycling in play across nine states in 2024. | Ververidis Vasilis/Shutterstock

With most legislative sessions reaching the halfway point, there are a dozen bills in play that would create or amend state electronics recycling programs or regulate battery disposal.  Continue Reading

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Save the date: 2024 Resource Recycling Conference

Published: April 18, 2024
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Registration for the 2024 Resource Recycling Conference is expected to open in early May. | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling

State and local recycling officials, industry stakeholders and sustainability advocates are invited to the upcoming Resource Recycling Conference, presented by Resource Recycling, Inc., Nov. 13-15 in Louisville, Kentucky, the company announced Wednesday.  Continue Reading

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