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Hawaiian legislators passed an update to the state’s electronics EPR program, making manufacturer recycling targets weight-based instead of calculated by market share. | Jeff Whyte/Shutterstock
Hawaii had to suspend free e-scrap collection in the state earlier this year after the program ran out of funds early, but the state legislature has passed a law to address the problem.
Redwood Materials provides guidance, collection drums and other materials to Rotary Clubs around the country that want to host collection events for lithium-ion batteries and any devices that contain rechargeable batteries. | Courtesy of Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is tapping into the outreach and organizing power of Rotary Clubs, allowing the major lithium-ion battery processor to collect household e-scrap and batteries from across the U.S.
Draft European regulations propose that mobile devices should include scratch resistance, protection from dust and water, resistance to accidental drops, battery longevity and the capacity to be disassembled and repaired. | ETgohome/Shutterstock
The European Commission is requesting feedback on draft regulations for designing mobile phones and tablets to be more environmentally friendly, including the issue of recyclability.
Apple plans to appeal a Brazillian Justice Ministry’s decision to fine the company for not including power chargers with iPhones sold in the country. | dan.nikonov/Shutterstock
In response to Apple’s decision not to include chargers with newly purchased phones by default, Brazil again fined the company and then banned the sale of iPhones if they do not include a power adapter.
Nokia has launched a subscription service that incentivizes people to keep their phones for longer using a range of rewards. | OleksSH/Shutterstock
Nokia is adding more recycled material to some of its devices and urging customers to use its Circular subscription service to hold on to phones longer.
The upcoming TES Las Vegas facility will cover 40,000 square feet and is slated to open in January 2023. | Courtesy of TES
TES has plans to open a Las Vegas operation at the start of 2023, with the aim of being closer to its West Coast clients.
Albert Lozano, president of Digital Green Global, an ITAD firm that joined the second class of Apple’s Impact Accelerator program. | Courtesy of Apple
The world’s biggest tech company has again selected an ITAD services provider to join its business accelerator program.
Jewelry makers are trying to source enough material to keep up with demand for recycled metal in their products. | corollas/Shutterstock
Jewelry made from recycled gold and silver is becoming more popular, especially among younger consumers.