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Editor’s farewell: Gratitude for a decade of sector connection

Published: November 1, 2023
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Dan Leif, the outgoing editorial director of Resource Recycling, on a facility tour earlier this year. | Jared Paben/E-Scrap News

I’ve always encouraged our editorial team to get straight to the point, so I will do that here: After more than 10 years at Resource Recycling, I am off to explore new endeavors. My tenure with the company ends this Friday. Continue Reading

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Online venture connects consumers to mail-in recycling

Published: November 1, 2023
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A new website will provide information and recycling kits for a variety of items. | RecyclingKits.com

Sustainability consulting firm Close the Loop recently unveiled RecyclingKits.com, a subsidiary meant to help individuals and small businesses manage electronics and materials that are not typically collected curbside. Continue Reading

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PIRG petitions Microsoft to extend Windows 10 support

Published: November 1, 2023
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According to the Public Interest Research Group, roughly 40% of PCs currently in use cannot upgrade to Windows 11. | Rawf8/Shutterstock

As Microsoft prepares to end support for a huge number of Windows 10 devices, the Public Interest Research Group has started a petition to extend the support period for the operating system. Continue Reading

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One processor’s take on Canada’s export rules

Published: October 25, 2023
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Under the proposed regulations, Canadian companies seeking to export non-hazardous e-scrap have to obtain approval from the country that will receive the shipment. | Butekov Aleksei/Shutterstock

One of Canada’s largest electronics recycling companies, eCycle Solutions, says Canadian leaders’ plan to restrict e-scrap exports will complicate – but certainly not debilitate – shipments of circuit boards to smelters.
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Federal partnership will explore lithium-ion recycling

Published: October 25, 2023
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One goal of the cooperative effort is to scale up ACE Green Recycling’s technology to a commercial level. | Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock

ACE Green Recycling and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory are working together to advance both lithium-ion battery recycling and the batteries themselves. Continue Reading

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CSI Leasing acquires Malaysian ITAD company

Published: October 25, 2023
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With its latest acquisition, CSI Leasing advances its goal of “building global strategic alliances.” | Damrong Rattanapong/Shutterstock

The owner of EPC purchased an ITAD company in Malaysia to expand its capacity in Asia by 15,000 assets annually and take on more medium and large enterprise contracts.  Continue Reading

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Global ITAD firm grows revenue despite down pricing

Published: October 25, 2023
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Wisetek made 81.57 million euros worth of sales in the 2022 fiscal year. | ADragan/Shutterstock

ITAD company Wisetek Solutions managed to grow its global revenues by 4% during its 2022 fiscal year, despite the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and lower secondary market pricing in Asia, according to a financial report.  Continue Reading

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Battery recycler’s share prices drop after construction pause

Published: October 25, 2023
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Caught in the middle of rising costs, high interest rates and a flagging EV market, Li-Cycle has decided to pump the brakes on its expansion plans. | T. Schneider/Shutterstock

Toronto-based lithium-ion battery recycling startup Li-Cycle announced it is pausing construction of one of its hub facilities, slowing down its expansive growth. Its share prices have fallen in connection.   Continue Reading

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In federal briefing, Apple supports national repair law

Published: October 25, 2023
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A technician works on repairing an iPhone.

Apple previously opposed right-to-repair bills in various states, but has seemingly changed its tune in tandem with the passage of California’s law. | PK Studio/Shutterstock

Apple supports the concept of federal right-to-repair legislation, and it will voluntarily extend the requirements of California’s new repair law to the rest of the U.S., Apple’s repair boss said Tuesday.  Continue Reading