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What drives dishonest e-scrap practices?

Published: July 1, 2021
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CRTs collected for processing.

Researchers pointed to targeted subsidies and higher penalties for fraud as things that could potentially solve the problem of dishonest recycling. | Gwoeii / Shutterstock

Cost is the main factor contributing to fraudulent recycling activities, researchers recently reported. They say improving the financial equation for e-scrap processors and raising the penalties for bad actors could reduce negative practices.

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Our top stories from June 2021

Published: July 1, 2021
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EV car lithium battery pack.

Readers were drawn to news of a EV battery collection collaboration between HOBI International and battery recycling company Retriev Technologies. | Sergii Chernov / Shutterstock

Readers were drawn to articles on a variety of topics last month, including an upcoming new recycling standard, electric vehicle battery recycling, a White House supply-chain report, and more.

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Massachusetts EPR proposal grabs hearing

Published: July 9, 2021
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E-scrap in a residential yard.

The proposed bill covers TVs, computers, laptops, printers and a handful of additional devices. | Ronald Rampsch / Shutterstock

Legislation introduced in the Bay State establishes extended producer responsibility for end-of-life consumer electronics. In prior years, similar proposals have failed to move forward.

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Biden issues executive order on right-to-repair

Published: July 9, 2021
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The White House in Washington, D.C.

The executive action comes during a time of ramped-up activity in the right-to-repair realm. | Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

The White House is encouraging federal regulators to protect independent repair of consumer electronics, agricultural equipment and more, according to an executive order issued Friday.

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Collaboration provides free laptops to low-income youths

Published: July 9, 2021
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Digital Dreams Project

PlanITROI partnered with Microsoft to provide free refurbished laptops to digitally underserved students in El Paso, Texas and Memphis, Tenn. | Courtesy of PlanITROI

The nonprofit arm of ITAD firm PlanITROI partnered with Microsoft to provide hundreds of refurbished laptops to low-income students of color in Texas and Tennessee.

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