Iron Mountain and Envela Corporation recently released second-quarter earnings results, providing insight into electronics reuse and recycling markets. | iQoncept/Shutterstock
Low prices for electronic components continue to dampen Iron Mountain’s data center decommissioning business. Meanwhile, a group of ITAD and e-scrap companies boosted their profit margins even amid a slowdown in business. Continue Reading
Over half of respondents reported plans for investments of more than $500,000, indicating an uptick in market optimism among electronics recyclers. | Polarpx/Shutterstock
Likely hesitant due to difficult markets in the first quarter, ITAD industry players were fairly conservative in their capital expenditures early this year. But company leaders foresee bigger spending ahead, according to a new survey. Continue Reading
The upcoming Fredericksburg, Va. facility will likely replace TES’ current ITAD plant. | Basiczto/Shutterstock
TES is opening a facility in Virginia to decommission hyperscale data centers, part of the ITAD company’s strategy to benefit from the continuing transition of computing power from individual devices to the cloud. Continue Reading
Samsung’s existing partnership with uBreakiFix is set to expand, bringing pilot testing and faster repairs to customers. | Elnur/Shutterstock
Samsung is adding more device repair options in the U.S. through an expanded partnership with uBreakiFix. Continue Reading
A federal purchasing rule handed down last week directs agencies to buy sustainable products and avoid those that contain PFAS. | Petrmalinak/Shutterstock
The federal government has announced plans to further prioritize American-made sustainable products and services in its purchasing, including recycled content. Continue Reading
A Google employee swaps out a motherboard at Google’s data center in The Dalles, Ore. | Courtesy of Google
Google’s latest environmental sustainability report highlighted how the tech giant is working to increase its use of recycled materials and decrease its waste. Continue Reading