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Lithion begins processing batteries from EVs and e-scrap

Published: June 6, 2024
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Lithion Technologies’ first commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada. | Courtesy of Lithion Technologies

A Quebec-area startup has brought its first commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility online in Canada and plans to open up shop in the U.S. very soon.  Continue Reading

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Top stories from May 2024

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Readers last month were drawn to an analysis of current factors driving the ITAD market, a discussion about upcoming global regulations affecting the e-scrap industry, environmental reporting trends and more. Continue Reading

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Oregon e-scrap recovery tonnage fell in 2022

Published: May 31, 2024
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In 2022, electronics recovery in Oregon decreased by 10%, according to a new state report. | Morten-B/Shutterstock

The amount of material Oregonians disposed of in 2022 dropped significantly from the year before, mainly due to fewer building-destroying wildfires, and electronics made up only 0.4% of the recycled materials.

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Shredder parts excluded from Chinese import tariffs

Published: May 31, 2024
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The U.S. Trade Representative’s office recently extended a tariff exemption on shredder parts that wear down until the end of May 2025. | cybrain/Shutterstock

The U.S. Trade Representative’s office has extended tariff exemptions that cover certain shredder components imported from China, drawing praise from the Recycled Materials Association. Continue Reading

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Lower hard drive demand pushes down Envela’s sales

Published: May 31, 2024
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Irving, Texas-headquartered Envela is a publicly traded company whose commercial segment includes electronics recovery firms Echo Environmental, ITAD USA, Teladvance, CEX and Avail. | borzywoj/Shutterstock

Envela Corporation, which owns a number of ITAD and e-scrap recycling operations, reported lower sales of secondhand hard drives in the first quarter of the year but higher demand for consumer technology devices.

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iFixit ends Samsung partnership over ‘commitment’

Published: May 31, 2024
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About two years ago, iFixit and Samsung announced they were partnering on a Repair Hub, but iFixit ended the partnership in May 2024. | sasirin pamai/Shutterstock

After two years of trying – and some public pushing – iFixit ended its partnership with Samsung, citing the OEM’s lack of commitment. 

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