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Our top stories from September 2019

Published: October 3, 2019
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News about a CRT stockpile cleanup plan drew attention last month. | Courtesy of Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

Analysis about federal purchasing, mergers and acquisitions, and a Kentucky CRT cleanup drew readers’ attention last month.

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ISRI quantifies economic might of US recycling

Published: October 2, 2019
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An ISRI commissioned study found that the U.S. recycling industry directly and indirectly supports nearly 532,000 jobs. | priscilla list/Shutterstock

A recently released study estimates the U.S. recycling industry will have a nearly $110 billion economic impact this year. That’s about 6% lower than the number from two years ago.

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Processor hit with hazardous materials exposure fines

Published: October 3, 2019
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WorkSafeBC says it found a number of violations during an inspection of KC Recycling’s facility. | Komkrich Marom/Shutterstock

Authorities in British Columbia have fined a battery and electronics recycler, saying the company failed to protect workers from exposure to toxic materials.

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Leaders dive into batteries, OEM relationships and more

Published: September 24, 2019
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The 17th annual E-Scrap Conference kicked off Monday at the Hilton Orlando in Florida. | E-Scrap Conference/Brian Adams Photography.

On the opening day of the E-Scrap Conference and Trade Show, a series of workshops brought attendees up to speed on some of the most critical topics in electronics recovery.

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MRM and Ingram Micro pledge support for e-Stewards

Published: September 24, 2019
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Ingram Micro committed to having all of its processing facilities achieve e-Stewards certification within three years. | POP-THAILAND/Shutterstock

A nationwide electronics stewardship group has agreed to make its best effort to only contract with e-Stewards-certified processors. Meanwhile, a global ITAD firm will seek e-Stewards certification for all its facilities.

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Here’s the plan for cleaning up one major CRT stockpile

Published: September 24, 2019
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About 8 million pounds of TVs are stored on pallets at the former GES site in Winchester, Ky. | Courtesy of Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

In Kentucky, a treatment additive will be mixed into millions of pounds of leaded CRT glass, allowing for relatively cheap disposal of the problematic material in a non-hazardous waste landfill.

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