Back to Top

Research explores reasons for tough ITAD conditions

Published: August 2, 2023
Updated:

by

One of the survey’s most notable findings was that 70% of respondents reported that prices for used electronics have decreased “a lot” since the first quarter of 2022. | Sarawut Aiemsinsuk/Shutterstock

A number of market factors squeezed the ITAD industry earlier this year, including high costs of labor and lower secondary market prices, according to a first-of-its-kind survey.  Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged , |

Survey identifies reasons some companies trash assets

Published: August 2, 2023
Updated:

by

The No. 1 explanation given by respondents who admitted to throwing away electronics was that organizing their IT assets was too difficult. | Damrong Rattanapong/Shutterstock

Nearly a third of IT professionals at small- and medium-sized businesses admitted that they trash at least some used electronics rather than dispose of them in a responsible manner, according to a software marketplace’s survey. Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged |

Survey suggests decline in used phone generation

Published: August 2, 2023
Updated:

by
Used cell phones arranged on a blue background.

Authors of the Assurant survey on electronics use propose that consumers are content with their current devices and therefore aren’t seeking replacements. | Xolodan/Shutterstock

Demand for new phones and Wi-Fi connected products dropped in 2022, a survey found, likely due to economic pressures and pandemic-driven purchase over the last two years.  Continue Reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , |

e-Stewards to develop an ITAD-specific standard

Published: July 26, 2023
Updated:

by

After hearing feedback from companies that current certification requirements are challenging to achieve for more niche markets, e-Stewards is designing more targeted standards. | Yuri Photolife/Shutterstock

ITAD companies will soon have a certification option that’s more tailored to their daily operations. Continue Reading

E-scrap exports discussed at US Senate hearing

Published: July 26, 2023
Updated:

by

Opinions on potentially restricting e-scrap exports varied, with some arguing such a move would hinder sales and others arguing it would bolster domestic job creation. | Katherine Welles/Shutterstock

In a wide-ranging hearing on electronics recycling and reuse, several U.S. senators heard discussion about how export restrictions affect U.S. industry.  Continue Reading

Posted in News, Top stories | Tagged |

Companies, cities take aim at digital divide

Published: July 26, 2023
Updated:

by
laptop computers

Tens of thousands of dollars and potentially hundreds of thousands of devices are being put toward digital equity. | ThamKC/Shutterstock

Comcast and several other tech companies recently announced various investments into digital equity, including donations of devices to a program in Thailand and a partnership with Chicago.  Continue Reading

Posted in News | Tagged , |