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The safety-focused summit came after the latest federal data showed a backslide in waste and recycling industry safety. | Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock
As recycling companies seek to improve workplace safety amid an industry-wide increase in on-the-job fatalities, experts at a recent industry summit advised managers to focus their attention on — and for top executives, even to attend — the regular pre-shift safety meetings.
The communications powerhouse and nonprofit ITAD are expanding a pilot program for collecting and distributing used devices, using a technology platform from Recycle Global Exchange to connect with local service providers. | Tada Images/Shutterstock
Communications giant AT&T, technology platform Recycle Global Exchange and nonprofit Compudopt are partnering to expand a program for collecting used electronics into more than 100 AT&T stores in the southeastern U.S. Continue Reading
Hawai’i lawmakers added more devices to the 2008 e-scrap program via SB 1298. | lkonya/Shutterstock
Hawai’i added a host of new electronic devices and peripherals to its existing e-scrap law this year, also giving manufacturers more time to reach a 70% recycling and reuse target. Continue Reading
Iron Mountain reported $1.6 billion in revenue for the first quarter, an increase of 7.8% compared to the same period last year, and Echo saw sales growth jump by 8.8% on the year. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock
Recent earnings reports from Iron Mountain and ITAD company Echo’s parent company showed overall growth and pointed to headwinds in data center decommissioning and personal devices. Continue Reading
The announcement is the latest in a yearslong string of financial troubles for Li-Cycle. | Around the World Photos/Shutterstock
Li-Cycle, once poised to build the first lithium-ion battery recycling facility of its kind in North America, is changing its leadership and limiting operations as it tries to sell the business or its assets. Continue Reading
The updated Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool program criteria focuses on environmental and human rights requirements, such as transparent supply chains. | Chayanuphol/Shutterstock
The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool program rolled out new criteria for sustainable electronics, increasing focus on environmental and human rights requirements. Continue Reading