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UN research digs into e-scrap impacts of COVID-19

Published: June 24, 2021
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A United Nations University study found e-scrap generation fell during the pandemic, but the decrease varied by region. | chistoprudov dmitriy / Shutterstock

COVID-19 caused global consumption of electronics and electrical appliances to fall by about 6.4%, which likely means the planet will witness a dip in e-scrap generation, according to new report estimates.

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Processor expands with Twin Cities-area plant

Published: June 24, 2021
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Logistics Recycling Inc.

Logistics Recycling Inc. recently expanded with a new processing facility in Somerset, Wis., near the Twin Cities. | Courtesy of Logistics Recycling Inc (LRI).

An Upper Midwest company that handles e-scrap and hazardous waste has opened a new facility in the Minneapolis area.

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Right-to-repair bill lands in Congress

Published: June 24, 2021
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Proposed national legislation follows a flurry of state right-to-repair bills that were introduced this year. | EQRoy / Shutterstock

A federal lawmaker has introduced legislation requiring electronics manufacturers to provide resources facilitating independent device repair. Repair advocates say it’s the first such bill to hit the national stage.

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White House links e-scrap to ‘resilient supply chains’

Published: June 24, 2021
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A White House report emphasizes the importance of recycling in supplying the country with rare earth elements. | kazu326 / Shutterstock

The federal government should encourage design for recyclability in consumer electronics and support technologies that recover rare earth magnets from hard drives, according to a report from the Biden administration.

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Midwest processor opens location in Florida

Published: June 17, 2021
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Cascade Asset Management facility in Orlando, Fla.

At full capacity, Cascade Asset Management’s new facility will have a capacity to process about 2.4 million pounds per year. | Courtesy of Cascade Asset Management

Cascade Asset Management has opened a facility in Orlando, Fla., allowing the company to better serve clients in the Sunshine State.

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Right-to-repair bill clears floor vote for first time

Published: June 17, 2021
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The New York Senate approved right-to-repair legislation on the same day the state’s legislative session concluded. | Harold Stiver / Shutterstock

The New York State Senate this month voted in favor of legislation providing public access to electronic device repair tools and resources. A tight legislative timeline meant it didn’t advance further, but repair advocates called it a milestone achievement.

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Global phone reseller raises millions to expand

Published: June 17, 2021
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Stacked mobile phones.

The company noted the investment money will be used to build and deploy thousands of automated kiosks across the U.S., Europe and Asia. | goir / Shutterstock

Mobile device collector and resale firm ecoATM Gazelle has raised $75 million to roll out its automated kiosks in more locations around the world.

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