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Stakeholders discuss the state of the e-scrap sector

Published: September 29, 2022
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Panel of speakers at the 2022 E-Scrap Conference

A panel moderated by Adam Shine (far left) featured market insights from Joe Pickard (second from left), Walter Alcorn (second from right) and Craig Boswell (far right). | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling, Inc.

Battery-embedded products, market uncertainty and evolving ITAD services are shaping the future of electronics recycling, industry experts noted last week. 

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New Total Reclaim owner looks to expand into alkaline batteries

Published: September 29, 2022
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Total Reclaim's Bobby Farris

Total Reclaim’s CEO Bobby Farris was hired three years ago to “rehabilitate the organization” after an export scandal. | Courtesy of Total Reclaim

Bobby Farris now has full control of Washington-based Total Reclaim, and he is targeting additional markets for the processor.

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Sector’s biggest event puts sustainability center stage

Published: September 19, 2022
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A session at the E-Scrap Conference featured evTerra’s Jeff Gloyd, left, and Chris Kaasmann of GreenChip. | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling, Inc.

More than 1,000 e-scrap and ITAD leaders are gathering this week in New Orleans, with much of the discussion focusing on business opportunities tied to wider circular economy trends.

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California governor signs bills expanding e-scrap recycling

Published: September 19, 2022
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Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom at podium.

Under California’s SB 1215, consumers will be required to pay an electronic waste recycling fee upon the purchase of certain new or refurbished products starting Jan. 1, 2026. | Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock

California’s e-scrap recycling program will expand after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two battery-related bills into law. 

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