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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

ERI details 2024 activities, including battery push

Published: June 5, 2025
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An ERI collection event in Madison, Wisconsin, detailed in the company’s 2024 impact report. | Photo courtesy ERI

Last year was a busy one for ERI, bringing the launch of the company’s first in-house alkaline battery processing facility, establishment of a new stable e-plastics downstream and the rollout of the latest edition of the company’s automated device identification system.

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Dynamic, Bloom launch first e-scrap carbon inset registry

Published: May 29, 2025
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Although carbon certificates have existed in other sectors for some time, the new platform tailored for electronics recycling is the first of its kind. | Doidam 10/Shutterstock

European advisory firm Bloom ESG has launched the first carbon inset registry specific to the ITAD and e-scrap sectors, in partnership with Wisconsin-based Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations. Continue Reading

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New kind of carbon credits could be boon for sector

Published: July 25, 2024
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Bloom ESG predicted that in the near future a new generation of environmental certificates, called carbon insets, will become a revenue stream for recyclers. | Chayanuphol/Shutterstock

In the near future, ITAD and e-scrap recyclers should expect industry consolidation and the rise of a new kind of environmental certificate that could create revenue streams for recyclers, advisory firm Bloom ESG predicted in a new white paper.  Continue Reading

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Iron Mountain, Echo see strong ITAD growth

Published: May 8, 2025
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Iron Mountain reported $1.6 billion in revenue for the first quarter, an increase of 7.8% compared to the same period last year, and Echo saw sales growth jump by 8.8% on the year. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

Recent earnings reports from Iron Mountain and ITAD company Echo’s parent company showed overall growth and pointed to headwinds in data center decommissioning and personal devices.  Continue Reading

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Li-Cycle suspends operations as it pursues buyers

Published: May 8, 2025
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The announcement is the latest in a yearslong string of financial troubles for Li-Cycle. | Around the World Photos/Shutterstock

Li-Cycle, once poised to build the first lithium-ion battery recycling facility of its kind in North America, is changing its leadership and limiting operations as it tries to sell the business or its assets.  Continue Reading

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E-plastics recycling company expands product line

Published: May 1, 2025
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The Mamba Board line features composite boards made from recycled e-plastics. | Courtesy of RePolyTex

E-plastics processor Synergy Electronics Recycling and its subsidiary, RePolyTex, have expanded their product line of composite boards made with recycled e-plastics and recently earned recognition from the Carolina Recycling Association.  Continue Reading

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California suggests upping e-scrap processing payments

Published: April 24, 2025
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CalRecycle adjusts the amounts paid to recyclers to cover the average net costs of collecting and recycling covered products every year. | Anake Seenadee/Shutterstock

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery has proposed increasing some payment rates for processors who participate in the state e-scrap program.  Continue Reading

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