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Pennsylvania eyes e-scrap program overhaul

Published: June 1, 2023
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The latest e-scrap legislation in the Keystone State aims to address an accumulation of electronics that are expensive or difficult for residents to recycle. | ThamKC/Shutterstock

Two Pennsylvania senators are trying to restructure the current e-scrap recycling program to make it more efficient and convenient.  Continue Reading

Rare earth recycling company plans UK facility

Published: June 1, 2023
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HyProMag also has ambitions to build similar rare earth magnet recycling facilities in Germany and the U.S. in the future. | Courtesy of University of Birmingham

The first full-scale rare earth magnet recycling facility in the U.K. will be based in Birmingham, England, following work by University of Birmingham researchers.   Continue Reading

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Survey provides insight into consumers’ data concerns

Published: June 1, 2023
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Researchers in Ireland found that the country’s e-scrap and electrical appliances recycling rate for the past three years has been roughly 40%, despite a target of 65%. | Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock

A survey commissioned by a producer responsibility organization found that data security concerns are holding back recycling rates for scrap electronics and small appliances. Continue Reading

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ITAD company adds facility in eastern US

Published: June 1, 2023
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Pulse Supply Chain Solutions last fall opened a 60,000-square-foot facility in this larger business park outside of Richmond, Va. | Courtesy of Pulse Supply Chain Solutions

In recent months, ITAD company Pulse Supply Chain Solutions has expanded its footprint into the mid-Atlantic region and boosted its device processing capabilities at its headquarters in Texas.  Continue Reading

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Pennsylvania processor works to clear out CRT stockpile

Published: May 24, 2023
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The CEO of Pennsylvania-based eLoop attributes the buildup of CRTs to a narrowing downstream and pandemic-related challenges. | Dongseun Yang/Shutterstock

Pandemic-era business conditions and the closure of a CRT outlet contributed to eLoop violating CRT accumulation rules last year, the CEO said. Now, the processor and regulators are working out a mandatory plan to clear out the stockpile. Continue Reading