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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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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
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.
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
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.
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.
If signed, S 254 would add more battery types beginning in January 2026. | JWPhotoworks/Shutterstock
A bill that would add rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products to Vermont’s existing stewardship program awaits the governor’s signature. Continue Reading