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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
Former employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development were told they would not be required to physically turn in their work devices. | -People Image Studio/Shutterstock
The U.S. government decided not to have recently fired workers return federally issued electronics, instead noting they will be “remotely sanitized,” despite the potentially sensitive information the laptops, tablets and phones may contain. Continue Reading
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In April, readers were drawn to stories about iFixit and Back Market’s partnership, details on Camston Wrather’s bankruptcy case and laws on solar panels and the right to repair in Washington. Rare earth recycling and Li-Cycle’s need for more funding also caught reader attention.
The companies are offering the first ISO 14064 certified ITAD impact reporting and independent carbon registry for certified carbon credits. | TStudious/Shutterstock
ITAD company Sage Sustainable Electronics has partnered with advisory firm Bloom ESG to offer certified carbon credits. Continue Reading
The Mamba Board line features composite boards made from recycled e-plastics. | Courtesy of RePolyTex
E-plastics processor Synergy Electronics Recycling and its subsidiary, RePolyTex, have expanded their product line of composite boards made with recycled e-plastics and recently earned recognition from the Carolina Recycling Association. Continue Reading
The new system brings energy savings and components adaptable to a variety of material streams. | Photo courtesy eFactor3
EFactor3 has introduced the AirStar evolution air separator by Westeria to the U.S. market, the companies announced in a March press release. Continue Reading