India was the second largest importer of U.S. scrap plastic during the first six months of 2019. | Avigator Fortuner/Shutterstock
Recovered plastic, including material from end-of-life electronics, has largely stopped flowing from the U.S. into India, which until recently has been among the top importers of scrap plastics.
The value of gold has risen 15% since spring. | Dominic Warren/Shutterstock
A slowing global economy and rising fears over trade wars have produced steep changes in the value of scrap metals in obsolete electronics. Some prices have risen handsomely while others have fallen sharply.
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Clover has recently hired debt restructuring advisers. | antb/Shutterstock
Clover Technologies Group, the world’s largest collector of used printer cartridges, is suffering financial problems caused by heavy debt and the loss of two customers.
During the 10 years Arrow operated in the ITAD sector, e-commerce increased and became a competitor to the company’s business model. | dokurose/Shutterstock
Evolving ITAD economics contributed to Arrow Electronics’ decision to jettison that segment of its business, according to company leaders.
Ongoing economic uncertainty has contributed to the freight market shift. | Vitpho/Shutterstock
Multiple factors have led to lower demand for trucking, bringing shipping cost relief to many in the recycling industry.
An Illinois landfill disposition program for funnel glass is being phased out after five years.
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The U.S. recycling industry, including the e-scrap recycling sector, is expected to feel the economic repercussions of the escalating U.S.-China trade war.
Ingrid Sinclair, Sims Recycling Solutions
With massive amounts of server farm electronics expected to be replaced in coming years, Sims Recycling Solutions has its head solidly in the cloud.
Researchers overseas say high-impact polystyrene from scrap electronics can be used as a replacement for sand in self-compacting concrete.