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EnviroMetal closes e-scrap facility, focuses on licensing

Published: July 20, 2023
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Shuttering its e-scrap arm will save EnviroMetal just under $65,000 in monthly operating costs. | Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock

Canadian precious metal recovery company EnviroMetal officially closed its e-scrap facility, completing its transition to simply licensing out its metals recovery technology to gold miners.  Continue Reading

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Our top stories from June 2023

Published: July 12, 2023
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A story digging into the R2V3 transition deadline was of interest to our readers last month. | Tashatuvango/Shutterstock

Stories about a notable acquisition, CRT processing line upgrades, the R2 changeover deadline and more drew the most clicks last month.

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Our top stories from April 2023

Published: May 3, 2023
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In April, stories about an ITAD firm and an ITAD industry veteran were of interest to our readers. | Courtesy of Mitsubishi Materials

A smelter’s expansion plans, processor-to-software pivot, battery-sparked fire and other stories drew our readers’ attention last month.

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In My Opinion: ‘No-code’ software opportunities abound

Published: June 14, 2023
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No-code software allows professionals in the e-scrap industry to tailor applications to suit their needs, according to a software company leader. | TippaPatt/Shutterstock

E-recyclers are subject to heightened scrutiny from customers, regulators, standards bodies such as R2 and e-Stewards, and a society at large that looks to them to responsibly recycle electronic waste and support a circular economy. Continue Reading

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R2 certification deadline puts squeeze on some facilities

Published: June 22, 2023
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A representative from SERI, the body that maintains the R2 standard, estimates that 82 facilities are still certified to the old R2:2013 standard. | Tashatuvango/Shutterstock

With the date to transition to the R2v3 certification standard one week away, stakeholders estimate dozens of electronics recycling and reuse facilities may temporarily lose their R2 certifications. The lapse could mean serious business consequences for companies.  Continue Reading

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Equipment Spotlight: Fire-rated storage buildings protect against battery fires

Published: June 28, 2023
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Containment in a fire-rated building can help minimize the risk of a battery-caused fire spreading, according to DENIOS. | Courtesy of DENIOS

With lithium-ion batteries becoming ubiquitous and increasing the risk of fires at recycling facilities, DENIOS is offering Rack Fire Protect buildings to protect staff and assets. Continue Reading

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