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Experts address the industry’s e-plastics crossroads

Published: November 29, 2023
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Port Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where U.S. e-scrap companies send a lot of their e-plastics. Several insiders recently shared their thoughts on how the industry will approach e-plastics export violations. | Nicola Pulham/Shutterstock

Chris Kaasmann sees a parallel between the e-scrap industry’s requirement to start managing e-plastics differently and the need for the planet to switch to renewable energy. Both need to happen, but in neither case can you simply flip a switch to realize universal change.  Continue Reading

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ERI partners on recycling training program in Indiana

Published: November 29, 2023
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Through ERI’s training program, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will earn certification in “Basic Production Principles.” | Damrong Rattanapong/Shutterstock

ERI is collaborating with several other organizations to bring a training program for e-scrap recycling to its Indiana facility.  Continue Reading

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NYC budget cuts hit curbside e-scrap pick-up service

Published: November 29, 2023
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Mayor Eric Adams attributes the cessation of services to growing costs from the migrant crisis, among other factors. | Monster Ztudio/Shutterstock

New York City residents on Staten Island lost the option to have e-scrap picked up curbside after the mayor made large-scale budget cuts.  Continue Reading

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Maximizing metals yield requires good communication

Published: November 29, 2023
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Speaking during the “Maximizing the Value of Your Precious Metals” session were (from left to right) session moderator Bo Guilbeault of Starbucks, John Antonacci of Gannon & Scott, Kristina Picciotti of Global Electronic Recycling, and Naveed Moghadam of Aurubis. | Big Wave Productions

Each company has its own niche in the e-scrap and ITAD game, and by looking at other players as potential collaborators rather than fierce competitors, everyone can benefit financially. That was one takeaway from a recent conversation between a collector, refiner and smelter operator. Continue Reading

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Device repair firm extends repair ethos to old warehouse

Published: November 15, 2023
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Rendering showing what iFixit’s facility in Chattanooga, Tenn. will look like after a major building rehabilitation project. | Courtesy of iFixit

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When iFixit went looking for an eastern U.S. site to set up a new logistics/distribution facility, it didn’t feel right to build a facility from the ground up. After all, the company’s ethos is repair, CEO Kyle Wiens said. Continue Reading

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Iron Mountain, others dish up insights in earnings reports

Published: November 15, 2023
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Iron Mountain, Envela Corporation and Li-Cycle Holdings recently released third-quarter earnings results, providing insight into markets. | Kenary820/Shutterstock

Iron Mountain says used electronics pricing was relatively steady during the third quarter, flattening out revenues for the company’s asset lifecycle segment. But Envela Corporation found decreased volumes of incoming electronics and solar panels hurt results at its ITAD and e-scrap companies.  Continue Reading

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EPC’s owner acquires Japanese ITAD company

Published: November 15, 2023
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TRY ITAD facility in Zama, Japan. | Photo courtesy of CSI Leasing.

CSI Leasing, a global firm that owns recycling and electronics processing facilities throughout the world including EPC, has increased its stake in TRY Corporation, an ITAD operation near Tokyo.  Continue Reading

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