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Grover’s expansion to the U.S. comes shortly after news that it received $1 billion from a variety of investors. | Courtesy of Grover
Device subscription provider Grover will expand its footprint into North America. The action comes shortly after the company received major financing.
Ten other defendants in the Closed Loop stockpile lawsuit objected to the Sony settlement amount. | Boonchuay1970 / Shutterstock
A federal judge denied Sony’s $1.2 million settlement in the Closed Loop cleanup case, saying the dollar amount may not cover all the pounds connected to the OEM.
3R Technology’s new site totals 48,000 square feet. | Courtesy of 3R Technology
A bigger facility will allow ITAD company 3R Technology to boost its processing efficiency, handle more electronics and grow its e-commerce business, the company’s CEO said.
Microsoft will complete a third-party study focused on repair to help guide the design of future products. | Paolo Bona / Shutterstock
Facing pressure from a shareholder advocacy group, Microsoft announced it will expand the availability of parts and repair documentation, increase consumer access to local repair options, and more.
In California, many products will soon need to meet a 60% recycling rate to be considered “recyclable.” | Donald Walker / Shutterstock
Electronics manufacturers may be barred from telling consumers about certain device take-back programs in California, under a bill Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this month.
Federal researchers have developed a process that could make lithium-ion battery recycling more economically viable. | Allyson Kitts / Shutterstock
Scientists announce a breakthrough in recovering lithium-ion battery metals, two battery recycling companies merge, and an “AquaRefining” R&D center opens.