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In My Opinion: Gauging ITAD’s standing in the emerging ESG world

Published: April 25, 2024
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Many ITAD-related companies are already releasing ESG reports, but there is more work to be done. | SWKStock/Shutterstock

ESG, short for environmental, social, governance, has become front and center in corporate strategy. Most major companies, particularly the publicly traded corporations who have to respond to growing pressure from institutional investors, either have or are developing ESG plans.  Continue Reading

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Texas processor preparing to open new facility

Published: April 18, 2024
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GreenTek Solutions is starting up a second processing center near its headquarters in Stafford, Texas. | Courtesy of GreenTek Solutions

GreenTek Solutions has grown significantly over the past few years and is in the process of starting up its second processing center near its headquarters in Stafford, Texas. The company’s CEO recently gave more details on the expansion in an interview. Continue Reading

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Electronics and battery recycling bill updates

Published: April 18, 2024
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There are a dozen bills relating to battery and e-scrap recycling in play across nine states in 2024. | Ververidis Vasilis/Shutterstock

With most legislative sessions reaching the halfway point, there are a dozen bills in play that would create or amend state electronics recycling programs or regulate battery disposal.  Continue Reading

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Save the date: 2024 Resource Recycling Conference

Published: April 18, 2024
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Registration for the 2024 Resource Recycling Conference is expected to open in early May. | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling

State and local recycling officials, industry stakeholders and sustainability advocates are invited to the upcoming Resource Recycling Conference, presented by Resource Recycling, Inc., Nov. 13-15 in Louisville, Kentucky, the company announced Wednesday.  Continue Reading

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CalRecycle proposes increase to e-scrap processor payments

Published: April 18, 2024
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The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery recommended increasing the payment for recovery and processing payments for CRTs but keeping the non-CRT payments at the current rate. | Donald Walker/Shutterstock

E-scrap processors who participate in California’s state program could again receive a boost in some payments in the coming year.  Continue Reading

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E-scrap firms weigh in on e-plastics management

Published: April 18, 2024
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Sustainable Electronics Recycling International’s survey received 55 responses over two and a half weeks representing 214 facilities worldwide. | Jared Paben/Resource Recycling

A recently published survey of e-scrap companies in the U.S. and abroad offered a look at how many operators are handling plastics recovered from devices. It also provided insights on why a domestic e-plastics processing industry has yet to develop. Continue Reading