Back Market and iFixit announced a broad partnership that will see each integrate the other’s product offerings, as well as direct advocacy on right-to-repair legislation. | Courtesy of Back Market
Two big names in the electronics repair and refurbishment space are partnering up to influence consumer and manufacturer behavior and create a world where circularity is the default. Continue Reading
Company leaders said CTL’s acquisition of 3R Technology will open up new growth opportunities for both companies. | Loocmill/Shutterstock
CTL Corporation, an Oregon-headquartered cloud-computing company with a focus on education and enterprise, acquired ITAD firm 3R Technology in a move to create a one-stop shop for clients of both companies. Continue Reading
The Refurb Company provides a variety of stick-on products that can be applied during the refurbishment process to upgrade the cosmetics of a well-worn device. | Photo courtesy The Refurb Company
A company providing parts to refurbishers that increase used device value and marketability has opened a U.S. location in partnership with a domestic IT asset disposition firm, representing what company leaders say is a push to localize all aspects of the refurbishment process. Continue Reading
The Minnesota-based nonprofit provided equipment and support for more than 88,000 clients in 2024, according to its recent annual report. | Zach Lorez/Shutterstock
Nonprofit organization PCs for People recently expanded into Seattle, taking over the operations of what was previously the nonprofit InterConnection. Continue Reading
PlanITROI CEO Paul Baum speaks during an event celebrating the opening of the company’s newest facility this week. | Photo courtesy PlanITROI
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Training, technology and teamwork are the watchwords at ITAD company PlanITROI’s new $9 million facility. Continue Reading
Wisconsin-based Cascade Asset Management and Ohio-based Sage Sustainable Electronics are planning to merge, an ITAD sector milestone. | Damrong Rattanapong
Cascade Asset Management and Sage Sustainable Electronics are planning to merge, with company leaders saying more details will be released in the future. Continue Reading
Modular PC design would help extend product life and reduce e-scrap with upgradable systems and repairable or replaceable components, wrote the authors of an Intel blog post. | Framesira/Shutterstock
In an effort to encourage improved repairability for computers, chip maker Intel has provided its thoughts on incorporating modular design into electronics to comply with right-to-repair policy. Continue Reading
Todd Zegers became CEO at CXtec after longtime CEO Peter Belyea retired. | E-Scrap News/Big Wave Photography
After a few years running his own consulting firm, new CXtec CEO Todd Zegers didn’t think he’d re-enter the corporate world – until CXtec called.
Amazon says it’s using computing equipment for longer and diverting millions of components from landfills. | Amazon Web Services
Amazon’s sustainability efforts have resulted in millions of components being diverted from landfills and in longer useful lifespans for equipment, the company announced on its website earlier this month. Continue Reading
Trashie is offering its “tech take back box” in two size options, small and medium. | Courtesy of Trashie
Known for mail-in consumer textile recycling, Trashie is moving from closets to junk drawers with mail-in e-scrap recycling, which launched on Dec. 2. Continue Reading