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Recently signed recycling-labeling law impacts electronics

Published: October 14, 2021
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In California, many products will soon need to meet a 60% recycling rate to be considered “recyclable.” | Donald Walker / Shutterstock

Electronics manufacturers may be barred from telling consumers about certain device take-back programs in California, under a bill Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this month.

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Here are the latest advances in battery processing

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Federal researchers have developed a process that could make lithium-ion battery recycling more economically viable. | Allyson Kitts / Shutterstock

Scientists announce a breakthrough in recovering lithium-ion battery metals, two battery recycling companies merge, and an “AquaRefining” R&D center opens. 

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Texas e-scrap collection lags behind processing ability

Published: October 7, 2021
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Research shows there are nearly 60 electronics processing facilities in Texas, some focusing on refurbishment and reuse exclusively. | penofoto / Shutterstock

A state report examining recycling in Texas found there is ample capacity for e-scrap processing, but collection remains a major challenge.

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Morgan Stanley: No data theft resulting from ITAD failure

Published: October 7, 2021
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The Morgan Stanley data mismanagement case continues to work its way through the court system. | wk1003mike / Shutterstock

Data that was mismanaged during Morgan Stanley’s ITAD processes has not been accessed for malicious intent, and therefore the class-action lawsuit against the financial giant should be dismissed, attorneys for the bank said in a new court filing.
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Group seeks mining rules and support for recycling

Published: October 7, 2021
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A petition calls on the federal government to prioritize metals recycling and reuse over new mining. | GSPhotography / Shutterstock

A coalition of Native American tribes and environmental activists are petitioning the federal government for stricter regulations on metals mining and more support for e-scrap recycling.

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Our top stories from September 2021

Published: October 7, 2021
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News around the Morgan Stanley data mismanagement lawsuit captured clicks in September. | Kjetil Kolbjornsrud / Shutterstock

Details from the Morgan Stanley data loss case, a Midwest CRT cleanup, a federal e-scrap sorting technology and other articles drew our readers’ clicks last month.

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