The e-Trash Transparency Project from Basel Action Network has, once again, opened American and Chinese eyes to the horror show of America’s global electronic waste dumping.
The e-Trash Transparency Project from Basel Action Network has, once again, opened American and Chinese eyes to the horror show of America’s global electronic waste dumping.
When we surveyed over 30 organizations for our Electronics Recycling Landscape Report last year with the Sustainability Consortium, the vast majority had negative things to say about the current state of U.S. e-scrap recycling programs.
Two battery recycling experts offer their tips for preventing battery fires at recycling facilities. | Mehaniq/Shutterstock
A data wiping company executive makes the case that ITAD firms can benefit by wiping and reselling devices, particularly Chromebooks, from K-12 schools. | CC Photo Labs/Shutterstock
The president of nationwide electronics recycling company URT shares lessons he’s learned about doing business honestly in the e-scrap world. | weedezign/Shutterstock
Electric bikes and scooters are now covered in British Columbia’s EPR program. | ABB Photo/Shutterstock
The author makes the case that restricting exports of scrap electronic devices would safeguard U.S. interests and protect informal recycling workers abroad.
The author argues that the e-scrap exports prohibition being considered by Congress protects OEM profits by squeezing off feedstock for legitimate overseas repair and refurbishment. | Sutthisak Tasri/Shutterstock
The leader of ATRenew says forward-looking businesses focused on used electronics management can help guide global environmental progress. | Y Photo Studio/Shutterstock
The leader of battery stewardship organization Call2Recycle says stakeholders should align themselves behind consistent policies to bolster battery recycling to avoid furthering the patchwork of local regulations. | Aksana Tsishyna/Shutterstock