U.S. remarketers now have the option of having Phonecheck evaluate and produce reports on their devices sold through the eBay Refurbished program. | Michael Vi/Shutterstock
One of the world’s biggest e-commerce channels, eBay, has launched a program allowing refurbishers to sell Phonecheck-certified devices through the platform. One expert explained what the development means for remarketers.
Reverse logistics efforts from OEMs could prove to be a strong force in the circular economy. | Screenshot of Intel Vision 2022 session
Large OEMs can lead the way to a circular economy if they work together and prioritize reverse logistics, panelists at Intel’s Vision 2022 conference said.
Right-to-repair legislation in New York state is awaiting the governor’s signature. | Parilov/Shutterstock
After years of lobbying lawmakers and waging media campaigns, supporters of right-to-repair legislation have managed to push a bill to a governor’s desk.
E-Scrap News spoke with a number of processors who have experienced dramatic market pricing shifts in recent months.| ND700/Shutterstock
Dell’s Lifecycle Hub will track inventory, repair or replace devices, handle upgrades, facilitate responsible device disposition and more. | Ken Wolter/Shutterstock
Dell is moving deeper into the ITAD realm, recently debuting an all-in-one asset management hub.
An analysis showed that mail-in repair options should be encouraged because they generate fewer greenhouse gas emissions than having consumers individually drive to repair shops.| hans engbers/Shutterstock
Requiring consumers to drive to repair shops can completely negate the greenhouse gas benefits of repairing the devices, according to an analysis commissioned by one of the world’s biggest tech companies.
Google will work with iFixit to offer repair parts for nearly all Pixel phones. | Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock
Google is rolling out home repair kits for nearly all its Pixel phones as part of a collaboration with iFixit.
Online used device marketplace Back Market named phone certification provider Phonecheck as a preferred partner. | TKCREDIT/Shutterstock
Refurbishers selling used electronics through Back Market will have additional tools to enhance device diagnostics and certification, according to the company. Continue Reading
Assurant reported that the average value of a traded-in iPhone in 2021 was up 17% from the year before. | Franz12/Shutterstock
Consumers are waiting longer to trade in old phones, but rising values meant that 2021 saw the highest amount of money Assurant has ever recorded going back to consumers, according to an annual report. Continue Reading
Apple last year upgraded its Daisy robot to disassemble 23 different models of iPhone, up from 15 models. | Courtesy of Apple
Apple added to its recycling technology in 2021, upgrading some robots and rolling out a machine that can recover rare earth magnets that are typically destroyed in the shredding process. Continue Reading