Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show,” gave space to right-to-repair advocates on a recent episode.
One of the country’s most popular comedy shows introduced its audience to electronics-repair realities by way of broken McDonald’s ice cream machines, iPhones and medical equipment.
Global shipping constraints are impacting recovered commodities traders in unique ways. | Creativa Images / Shutterstock
Strife in the global shipping sector continues to impact North American recycling, with companies experiencing higher rates as well as decreased shipping availability and reliability.
With the New Jersey addition, Ingram Micro now operates 28 facilities worldwide in its ITAD and reverse logistics network. | Courtesy of Ingram Micro
Ingram Micro will open a 100,000-square-foot ITAD facility in New Jersey, citing client needs in the region.
An employee at New Jersey ITAD company PlanITROI processing a laptop. | Courtesy of PlanITROI
An OEM is working with ITAD firm PlanITROI to launch a trade-in initiative that pays consumers based on estimated computer resale values.
Grover’s expansion to the U.S. comes shortly after news that it received $1 billion from a variety of investors. | Courtesy of Grover
Device subscription provider Grover will expand its footprint into North America. The action comes shortly after the company received major financing.
Ten other defendants in the Closed Loop stockpile lawsuit objected to the Sony settlement amount. | Boonchuay1970 / Shutterstock
A federal judge denied Sony’s $1.2 million settlement in the Closed Loop cleanup case, saying the dollar amount may not cover all the pounds connected to the OEM.
3R Technology’s new site totals 48,000 square feet. | Courtesy of 3R Technology
A bigger facility will allow ITAD company 3R Technology to boost its processing efficiency, handle more electronics and grow its e-commerce business, the company’s CEO said.
Microsoft will complete a third-party study focused on repair to help guide the design of future products. | Paolo Bona / Shutterstock
Facing pressure from a shareholder advocacy group, Microsoft announced it will expand the availability of parts and repair documentation, increase consumer access to local repair options, and more.