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Industry comes back together at Chicago event

Published: November 11, 2021
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A view inside the E-Scrap & E-Reuse Conference.

E-Scrap & E-Reuse 2021 drew roughly 950 attendees Nov. 8-10 to the Swissôtel in downtown Chicago. | daleyphoto.com

Hundreds of electronics recycling and reuse leaders gathered this week for a conference that explored how stakeholders have coped with COVID-19 – and detailed what comes next for the sector.

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IT group says e-scrap should be COP26 priority

Published: November 4, 2021
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UN Climate Change Conference 2021 logo on mobile phone screen.

A survey showed IT professionals identified e-scrap as a major area for focus to reduce environmental impact. | rafapress/Shutterstock

The global climate change conference taking place this month should increase its focus on end-of-life electronics management, a U.K.-based IT industry association recently stated.

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US allows software break-ins to repair devices

Published: November 4, 2021
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Inside the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Every three years the Librarian of Congress authorizes exemptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). | DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock

The Librarian of Congress will continue allowing independent shops to legally unlock mobile phones so they can be used with any wireless carrier, increasing their resale value.

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Microsoft says it will expand repair options

Published: October 14, 2021
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Microsoft sign on a company building.

Microsoft will complete a third-party study focused on repair to help guide the design of future products. | Paolo Bona / Shutterstock

Facing pressure from a shareholder advocacy group, Microsoft announced it will expand the availability of parts and repair documentation, increase consumer access to local repair options, and more.

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Philadelphia digital equity project adds mail-in option

Published: September 30, 2021
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Aerial view of Philadelphia.

The Done with IT program will provide a mail-in donation option for residents within a 50-mile radius of the city. | Andrea Izzotti / Shutterstock

An effort to move used devices into the hands of people in need has been underway in Philadelphia since last year. Now, a partnership will add another collection option for residents seeking to donate electronics.

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Apple faces shareholder action targeting repair policy

Published: September 16, 2021
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Inside an Apple store in Hong Kong.

An Apple shareholder resolution follows a similar effort at Microsoft earlier this year. | Al.geba / Shutterstock

An environment-focused investment firm this month filed a shareholder resolution with Apple, asking the OEM to move away from its “restrictive” product repair policies.

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