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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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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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SERI works to restore faith in certifications

Published: October 29, 2025
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Following a report urging deeper scrutiny of e-scrap exporters, the organization previewed its full-year report to help improve confidence in the R2 process. | Ibrahim Alkan/Shutterstock

Ahead of the release of a full year-end report, SERI provided a preview of the outcomes from its Assurance activities in 2025. 

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Petition calls for certification action after ITAD device theft

Published: July 3, 2025
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The petition centers on device theft that occurred during IT asset disposition jobs in the Washington, D.C. area in 2022 and 2023. | ThamKC/Shutterstock

A petition is gathering signatures to compel the e-Stewards, i-SIGMA and R2 certifications to publicly address and investigate an IT asset disposition-connected data breach that came to light early this year. All three certifications responded in statements to E-Scrap News. Continue Reading

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Processor responds to e-Stewards eligibility suspension

Published: June 18, 2025
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Illinois-based RDI is banned from e-Stewards certification for two years after an investigation uncovered critical non-conformities in its downstream practices. RDI said the non-conformities are a misunderstanding. | donvictorio/Shutterstock

The Basel Action Network announced a two-year e-Stewards certification ban for RDI Inc., an IT asset disposition company that applied for certification but then withdrew after BAN found “critical nonconformities” in where the company was shipping e-scrap. RDI said it stems from a misunderstanding. Continue Reading

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New EPEAT criteria set to take effect in November

Published: March 6, 2025
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The updated Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool program criteria focuses on environmental and human rights requirements, such as transparent supply chains. | Chayanuphol/Shutterstock

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool program rolled out new criteria for sustainable electronics, increasing focus on environmental and human rights requirements.  Continue Reading

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e-Stewards, Bloom release electronics ESG calculator

Published: April 3, 2025
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The ESG calculator will be co-branded as an e-Stewards and Bloom ESG tool. | SWKStock/Shutterstock

E-scrap certification program e-Stewards endorsed an environmental benefits calculator from Bloom ESG, a London-based advisory firm, that can be used to quantify avoided carbon emissions and other benefits of e-scrap recycling and reuse.  Continue Reading

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Citing Basel, Illinois processor launches e-plastics line

Published: April 3, 2025
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Com2 is shredding and sorting e-plastics at its Carol Stream plant in Illinois. | Photo courtesy Com2 Recycling Solutions

North American e-scrap processor Com2 began processing e-plastics in-house at the beginning of the year after global regulations on material movement challenged longstanding export pathways. Continue Reading

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Federal fine leads to temporary URT e-Stewards suspension

Published: March 20, 2025
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URT, one of the few companies that continues to process CRT devices, was cited in 2023 and 2024 for workplace safety issues partially due to lead and cadmium exposure. | Underworld/Shutterstock

ITAD and cathode ray tube device processor Universal Recycling Technologies announced that its e-Stewards certification will be suspended for 30 days, following an OSHA fine over worker exposure to lead and cadmium.  Continue Reading

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