The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: Continue Reading
The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: Continue Reading
CalRecycle is looking to increase compensation to e-scrap recyclers in light of growing overhead expenditures such as fuel and labor. | Dasytnik/Shutterstock
California e-scrap recyclers could see a boost to their state payments under a proposed rate increase motivated by high inflation and other factors. Continue Reading
TerraCycle attributes its Regulated Waste business rebound to marketing efforts and a return to pre-pandemic conditions. | Gonzo/Shutterstock
The e-scrap recycling division of TerraCycle US tallied better sales and income in 2022, a financial filing shows.
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David C. Bursell of MoviTHERM believes infrared technology is a game changer for protecting the lives of workers and avoiding property damage at recycling facilities. | Piotr Zajda/Shutterstock
Waste and recycling facilities are crucial in handling the world’s growing waste streams, but they pose a significant risk of fires. Continue Reading
Executives at Iron Mountain lamented lower prices for many electronics components but feel optimistic about the second half of 2023. | Monticello/Shutterstock
Iron Mountain’s asset life cycle business increased its volume of used electronics processed during the first quarter, but a depressed market for electronic components meant much lower revenues. Continue Reading
The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently:
Nokia’s G22 phone model comes with a repair kit and instructions on how to replace the battery, screen and charging port. | Courtesy of Nokia
Intel and Nokia say they are helping to enhance recyclability and make it easier to repair devices.
The European Commission’s ideas for making repair more affordable face opposition from some E.U. member states but enjoy support from activist groups.| Sasirin Pamai/Shutterstock
Europeans may soon have a more consistent right to repair electronics after the European Commission proposed a template for rules promoting the repair of goods. Continue Reading