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COVID-19 spurs temporary certification changes

Published: March 26, 2020
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Overview of an e-scrap facility.

Leaders at both R2 and e-Stewards cited safety concerns for recycling and refurbishing operations as well as the auditors that visit them. | Courtesy R2 Corporation

The administrators of e-scrap standards are adjusting auditing and certification procedures in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. R2 and e-Stewards both published guidance on the temporary policies this week.

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Industry yearbook touches on e-scrap sector

Published: February 27, 2020
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ISRI’s 2019 yearbook notes 90% of devices collected in the U.S. for recycling are processed domestically. | Flegere/Shutterstock

An annual report from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) includes a handful of e-scrap industry figures, including the sector’s overall economic impact.

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Experts react to China’s updated metals specs

Published: January 30, 2020
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China’s imports of some categories of non-ferrous metals, including copper, have gone down because of import quotas. | Andrew b Stowe/Shutterstock

Reports from the Bureau of International Recycling shine a light on non-ferrous scrap metal markets as we enter the new year, particularly in China.

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Latest R2 update draft uploaded for public comment

Published: January 9, 2020
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SERI will accept public comments on their updated draft via an online form. | TypoArt BS/Shutterstock

Sustainable Electronics Recycling International has released a revised draft of the new R2 standard for comment. Meanwhile, the organization will provide a grant for the use of GPS tracking devices.

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Want a more efficient operation? Here are some tips

Published: November 22, 2019
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2019 E-Reuse Conference panel.

Cedric Carter (left) speaks during a session at the 2019 E-Reuse Conference. Rike Sandlin (center) and Bob McCarthy look on. | Dan Leif/Resource Recycling, Inc.

In sessions at last week’s E-Reuse Conference in Texas, a number of industry veterans detailed concepts that can help e-scrap and ITAD companies run leaner, more profitable plants.

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ISRI quantifies economic might of US recycling

Published: October 2, 2019
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An ISRI commissioned study found that the U.S. recycling industry directly and indirectly supports nearly 532,000 jobs. | priscilla list/Shutterstock

A recently released study estimates the U.S. recycling industry will have a nearly $110 billion economic impact this year. That’s about 6% lower than the number from two years ago.

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Leaders dive into batteries, OEM relationships and more

Published: September 24, 2019
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The 17th annual E-Scrap Conference kicked off Monday at the Hilton Orlando in Florida. | E-Scrap Conference/Brian Adams Photography.

On the opening day of the E-Scrap Conference and Trade Show, a series of workshops brought attendees up to speed on some of the most critical topics in electronics recovery.

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MRM reaches recycling management milestone

Published: September 19, 2019
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Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM) is funded by a variety of manufacturers and oversees collection programs in 20 states. | FreeProd33/Shutterstock

A nationwide organization that oversees state program recycling compliance on behalf of many equipment manufacturers announced it has facilitated the recycling of 1 billion pounds of e-scrap.

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