The terms of the settlement will remain confidential until attorneys file for preliminary approval. | iJeab/Shutterstock
A class-action lawsuit against Morgan Stanley stemming from fumbled ITAD jobs has been tentatively settled, although details of the agreement remain confidential.
A survey showed IT professionals identified e-scrap as a major area for focus to reduce environmental impact. | rafapress/Shutterstock
The global climate change conference taking place this month should increase its focus on end-of-life electronics management, a U.K.-based IT industry association recently stated.
ERI’s Plainfield, Ind. facility is one of several that was found to be in compliance with e-Stewards requirements when it was targeted with GPS trackers to check downstream e-scrap outlets.
The e-Stewards certification standard this week named companies that showed conformity with the standard during unannounced inspections this year. The group also announced companies that had positive results when their downstreams were audited with GPS trackers.
An executive explains why third-party remarketing service providers may be a good option for processors. | Creative Stock Studio/Shutterstock
Igneo plans to use a pyrolysis system to process plastics in the electronics stream. | gabriel12/Shutterstock
A large electronics processing operation is launching in Georgia, and its focus will be lower-value, plastics-heavy devices in the e-scrap stream.
Environmental justice concerns are receiving more attention across the country. | pixinoo/Shutterstock
Carlton Waterhouse, a key U.S. EPA waste official, says moving toward a circular economy is not enough. Instead, society needs a “circular economy for all.” Continue Reading
Waste Management sends scrap electronics to a network of certified e-scrap processors for refurbishment and recycling. | photka/Shutterstock
In 2020, nationwide hauler Waste Management collected more scrap electronics and lamps than it had in years, according to the company’s sustainability report.
Global shipping constraints are impacting recovered commodities traders in unique ways. | Creativa Images / Shutterstock
Strife in the global shipping sector continues to impact North American recycling, with companies experiencing higher rates as well as decreased shipping availability and reliability.
With the New Jersey addition, Ingram Micro now operates 28 facilities worldwide in its ITAD and reverse logistics network. | Courtesy of Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro will open a 100,000-square-foot ITAD facility in New Jersey, citing client needs in the region.
An employee at New Jersey ITAD company PlanITROI processing a laptop. | Courtesy of PlanITROI
An OEM is working with ITAD firm PlanITROI to launch a trade-in initiative that pays consumers based on estimated computer resale values.