The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says multiple companies may be violating federal law by telling consumers that using unapproved parts or repair providers will void warranties on their electronics.
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says multiple companies may be violating federal law by telling consumers that using unapproved parts or repair providers will void warranties on their electronics.
A two-year study has highlighted key details about e-scrap exports to Nigeria, including the different device types entering the country, methods used to ship them and countries of origin.
Research from a national laboratory shows that ultrasonic waves can be used to cheaply and effectively remove gold from scrap electronics.
Customs officers in China’s port city of Xiamen seized a load of end-of-life electronics last month, claiming the material didn’t meet e-scrap import standards.
Scott Vander Kooy, president of Comprenew, signs a contract with Goodwill of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan in late March.
A nonprofit e-scrap processor’s expansion into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan provides a case study in how service area reach can be widened without incurring major capital costs.
A recently released state program report provides insights into the changing composition of end-of-life electronics. It also shows which processors gained and lost weight allocations last year.
USMe dba BLH Computers of Springfield, Ill. has achieved certification to the e-Stewards standard.
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Authorities recently handed down several penalties for improper management of scrap electronics.
Maine lawmakers passed an update to the state’s electronics recycling law. The shift is intended to reduce administrative burdens for e-scrap companies.
PCs and display devices will have to meet new standards to be listed on a registry of environmentally friendly electronics.