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Equipment Spotlight: Apple Watch scratch remover

Published: November 17, 2022
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Apple watch with scratches and with scratches removed by Red Wolf Technology's polisher.

The polishing system can save consumers money and resources by reducing the need to replace the screen or upgrade the device and can also help boost resale value, contributing to the circular economy. | Courtesy of Red Wolf Technology

A polishing system that removes the majority of nicks and scratches from Apple Watches can now support all models. 

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EV battery recycler expands into consumer electronics

Published: November 17, 2022
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Audi logo on company dealership.

The consumer recycling program will allow people to drop off old devices and rechargeable batteries at select Audi dealerships. | Hrach Hovhannisyan/Shutterstock

Redwood Materials, a company founded on recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, launched a consumer recycling program in partnership with Audi to capture more batteries. 

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ITAD provider opens Los Angeles-area facility

Published: November 9, 2022
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NCS Global's Inglewood, Calif. facility exterior.

NCS’s Inglewood, Calif. facility began operations in mid-October. | Courtesy of NCS Global

NCS Global has opened a facility in the Los Angeles area, allowing the company to directly provide services to West Coast customers that it’s currently relying on partners to serve. 

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Blockchain tool for ITAD trading comes closer to fruition

Published: November 9, 2022
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Server rack closeup.

A system under development allows different companies in the ITAD value chain to share one digital ledger, recording the chain of custody for material. | basiczto/Shutterstock

Industry stakeholders have taken the next steps on a blockchain-based project to better track data and reduce the possibility of fraud in device buying and selling.

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European project tests circular business models

Published: November 9, 2022
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Presenters on stage at the C-SERVEES event.

The AIMPLAS-coordinated project sought to test the efficacy of several circular business models, including ecodesign, ecoleasing and improved waste management. | Courtesy of AIMPLAS

Four years of work on circular business models in the electronics sector wrapped up in mid-October, when the C-SERVEES Project gave its final report. 

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Our top stories from October 2022

Published: November 2, 2022
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T-Mobile sign on company store.

T-Mobile’s legal action against Belmont Trading drew our readers’ interest last month. | DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock

Stories about court conflicts, air pollution concerns and other topics drew our readers’ clicks last month.

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