Tag Archives: Dec. 2017

Know Your E-Scrap Processor: Novus Solutions

Published: March 25, 2018
Updated: February 7, 2019
by Jared Paben

Novus, which means “new” in Latin, is an appropriate name for this Georgia e-scrap processor. The company was founded only in 2016.

Opening up on ITAD

Published: March 25, 2018
Updated: December 27, 2018
by Dan Leif

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Dec. 2017 |

Stemming an invisible threat

Published: March 25, 2018
Updated: March 26, 2018
by Lloyd Andrew

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Dec. 2017 |

Global effects

Published: February 7, 2018
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Bob Johnson

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Dec. 2017 |

The latest e-scrap industry news

Sector’s biggest event puts sustainability center stage
More than 1,000 e-scrap and ITAD leaders are gathering this week in New Orleans, with much of the discussion focusing on business opportunities tied to wider circular economy trends.
California governor signs bills expanding e-scrap recycling
California’s e-scrap recycling program will expand after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two battery-related bills into law.
OEMs, others agree to tentative settlements in Closed Loop case
A resolution may be near in the years-long legal battle over who should help fund the cleanup of about 150 million pounds of abandoned CRT materials in Columbus, Ohio.
Tech giant eyes more circularity, device collection
Samsung’s environmental strategy includes a focus on circularity, using recycled materials and collecting more e-scrap.
Processor launches Southeast US footprint expansion
ATR will open an electronics refurbishing and resale facility in Pensacola, Fla., move its Midwest headquarters to the building and then construct a separate ITAD facility on the property.
Computer brand pushes recycled content and repair
Lenovo is using more recycled materials in its products and working toward a circular economy, even as a recent study from the company found that only half of senior IT business leaders are aware of the economic value of e-scrap.
Hawaii updates electronics EPR bill
Hawaii had to suspend free e-scrap collection in the state earlier this year after the program ran out of funds early, but the state legislature has passed a law to address the problem.