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The Re:Source Podcast Episode 1: E-Scrap look-back and 2026 outlook

Published: November 21, 2025
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In this first episode of The Re:Source, Chris Kaasmann, Greenchip’s vice president of compliance, and Jeff Gloyd of Gloyd Recycling Solutions discuss E-Scrap Conference 2025 and industry trends for 2026.

Welcome to The Re:Source, a podcast for insights, strategies and stories from the world of materials management, recycling and the circular economy. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, innovators and policy makers who are transforming the way we use, recover, redesign and rethink resources, from breakthrough technologies to successful programs and practical tips.  Continue Reading

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Analysis: EU softens ESG rules as compliance pressure builds for US

Published: November 19, 2025
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Map of Europe under a magnifying glass.

In the US, ESG remains politically charged, but internationally it is a condition of doing business. | Sasirin Pamai / Shutterstock

The European Union’s sustainability agenda remains the most far-reaching globally, but as of late 2025 it has entered a phase of recalibration and political compromise.  Continue Reading

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Sector holds wide gaps in environmental standards

Published: November 19, 2025
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A new EPA settlement with Apple shows major global companies are not immune from compliance failures. | Mehaniq / Shutterstock

A recent investigation by the Basel Action Network has renewed questions about environmental accountability throughout the electronics lifecycle. Continue Reading

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From crawl to run: a clear roadmap for ITAD ESG

Published: November 19, 2025
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At the E-Scrap Conference, e-Stewards and Bloom ESG urged ITAD companies to start ESG reporting now, track carbon metrics and use new tools to show avoided emissions. | Big Wave Productions

In a workshop at this year’s E-Scrap Conference in Grapevine, Texas, e-Stewards and Bloom ESG walked IT asset disposition operators through the basics of ESG reporting, greenhouse gas accounting and avoided emissions, then showed how a pair of software tools can turn that data into customer-ready narratives. Continue Reading

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New entrepreneurs bring renewed energy to e-cycling

Published: November 19, 2025
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A surge of young electronics-recycling firms is reshaping ITAD, bringing AI, robotics and data tools that push the sector beyond logistics toward more strategic, compliance-driven work. | Damrong Rattanapong / Shutterstock

A wave of new entrepreneurship is helping rejuvenate electronics end-of-life management, as highlighted at a workshop during the 2025 E-Scrap Conference in Grapevine, Texas.  Continue Reading

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Texas students turn old tech and e-scrap into art 

Published: November 6, 2025
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UT Dallas students in S. V. Randall’s program turned donated e-scrap from HOBI International into sculptures at E-Scrap 2025, exploring reuse, scrap and renewal. | Photo by Big Wave Productions

At the E-Scrap Conference in Grapevine, Texas, a small exhibit drew steady foot traffic and long pauses as students turned retired keyboards, cables and computer components into sculptures that reflected reuse and responsibility.

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Analysis: Q3 earnings confirm new industry priorities

Published: November 12, 2025
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The implication for ITAD and recycling firms is that the pipeline ahead looks solid, but it’s shifting away from throwaway machines and toward more prime gear. | Chayanuphol / Shutterstock

This fall’s third-quarter results from tech and lifecycle companies are confirmation that the industry may be experiencing a turning point.  Continue Reading

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Iron Mountain raises ITAD guidance on strong growth

Published: November 12, 2025
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Iron Mountain truck.

The New Hampshire-based company continues to include asset lifecycle management among its key drivers for reaching record revenue levels. | Bandersnatch / Shutterstock

Data management heavyweight Iron Mountain cited growth in its asset lifecycle management (ALM) and other services for its record revenue in the third quarter.  Continue Reading

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