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In My Opinion: Limiting the risk of client non-compliance

Published: November 26, 2024
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Bob Johnson speaks onstage at the 2024 E-Scrap Conference in Orlando. | Big Wave Productions / Resource Recycling, Inc.

When it comes to ITAD data protection and privacy compliance, I tend not to be an alarmist. For the most part, service providers, especially certified service providers, operate in a compliant manner and are actually more secure and compliant than the clients they serve. Continue Reading

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Ingram Micro lands 1Password distribution deal

Published: November 26, 2024
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The announcement helped boost Ingram Micro’s newly launched shares on the New York Stock Exchange. | Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock

Major ITAD firm Ingram Micro has reached a strategic distribution agreement to extend 1Password’s identity security offerings to North American business customers. Continue Reading

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IEA report calls for scaling up minerals recycling

Published: November 26, 2024
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Open pit copper mine in Arizona.

A new report from the International Energy Agency found that recycling could lower the need for new mining activity by 25% to 40% by 2050, if scaled up properly. | GS Photography/Shutterstock

A report from the International Energy Agency emphasized the “importance of unlocking the potential of recycling” and laid out policy recommendations for scaling up the industry globally.  Continue Reading

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California battery-bearing device rulemaking continues

Published: November 26, 2024
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A worker repairs a mobile device.

The rules will bring a number of devices with difficult-to-remove batteries into California’s state electronics recycling program. | Prostock-studio/Shutterstock

California regulators will accept public comments in December on regulations laying the groundwork for adding new battery-containing devices into the state e-scrap program. But those devices will not become covered materials for more than a year. Continue Reading

Envela reports stronger Q3 ITAD revenues

Published: November 21, 2024
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Shredded e-scrap showing gold and other metals.

Texas-headquartered Envela is the parent company of ITAD companies Echo Environmental, ITAD USA, Teladvance, CEX and Avail. | Amy VonDe/Shutterstock

Envela, the parent company of ITAD company Echo and others, reported higher revenue and operating costs in the third quarter of the year, thanks to a new client.  Continue Reading

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Q&A: New RIOS leader brings operations perspective

Published: November 21, 2024
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Shannon Fertitta was appointed executive director of the Global Recycling Standards Organization in September. | Photo courtesy RIOS

After years of interacting with the Recycling Industry Operating Standard as a manager at a RIOS-certified recycling firm, Shannon Fertitta was recently appointed executive director of the group that administers RIOS. Continue Reading

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