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.
HP aims to reach 75% circularity by 2030 and to recycle 1.2 million metric tons of hardware by 2025. | BalkansCat/Shutterstock
Global tech manufacturer HP made progress on its sustainability goals in 2022, using 45% more recycled metals and auditing twice as many recyclers as the previous year. Continue Reading
The CEO of S3 hopes the purchase of 78,000 square feet of space will allow his company to more than double its processing volume. | Courtesy of S3 Recycling Solutions
S3 Recycling Solutions is growing strategically, adding both a building and a chief operations officer. Continue Reading
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.
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
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
ABS is used in many electronics applications, such as the keys on a computer keyboard. | Ph.wittaya/Shutterstock
Montreal-based Polystyvert will build a pilot-scale ABS recycling facility as part of a push to adapt its polystyrene technology to other plastics. Continue Reading
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
The bill in Oregon will greatly expand the list of covered items, bringing VCRs and other products into the fold. | Charles Knowles/Shutterstock
This story has been updated.
Oregon lawmakers passed – and the governor signed – legislation that will add devices to the state’s electronics recycling program and also alter the framework through which manufacturers fulfill their collection obligations. Continue Reading