E-scrap headlines by topic
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Asia
- Korea Zinc continues fighting takeover
- Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs
- BAN sounds alarm over illegal furnace dust shipment
California
- California battery-bearing device rulemaking continues
- DMD Systems Recovery acquires Basket Materials
- CA, Walmart settle e-scrap disposal case for $7.5 million
Canada
Certification standards
- Q&A: New RIOS leader brings operations perspective
- ITAD firms can help avoid compliance risks
- E-Scrap Conference 2024 kicks off with tribute, talks
Collection
- Recycling collection worker deaths climbed in 2023
- Trashie launches mail-in e-scrap recycling program
- Panelists: E-plastics have untapped potential
Computers
- Trashie launches mail-in e-scrap recycling program
- Envela reports stronger Q3 ITAD revenues
- Blancco’s software flags possible data security loophole
Courts/lawsuits
- Wisconsin CRT stockpile: ‘Like a bomb went off’
- Former e-scrap CEO loses federal appeal
- Closed Loop CRT settlements in Arizona reach $10.8 million
CRTs
- Wisconsin CRT stockpile: ‘Like a bomb went off’
- Former e-scrap CEO loses federal appeal
- Closed Loop CRT settlements in Arizona reach $10.8 million
Data security
- In My Opinion: Limiting the risk of client non-compliance
- Ingram Micro lands 1Password distribution deal
- Blancco’s software flags possible data security loophole
E-plastics
- Shredder choice depends on material requirements
- Study: E-plastics additives present in home goods
- Panelists: E-plastics have untapped potential
EPR/stewardship
- Online retailers to contribute to UK e-scrap funding
- British Columbians worked together to recycle more
- Alberta gears up for major e-scrap program expansion
Europe
- Aurubis starts up Georgia smelter
- E-scrap compensation as a transition step
- Equipment Spotlight: Battery safe crates
Exports
- Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade
- Experts offer roadmap for e-scrap trade, investment
- Watchdog group launches whistleblower platform
Flat-panel displays
- Northeast processor installs flat-panel processing robot
- Company rolls out flat-panel processing technology
- Details on Total Reclaim prison sentences
Industry groups
- Recycling collection worker deaths climbed in 2023
- CES 2025 centers on AI and upcoming hardware needs
- Sage Sustainable Electronics acquires reuse company
Local programs
- Fire at nonprofit Free Geek prompts community support
- British Columbians worked together to recycle more
- E-scrap compensation as a transition step
Markets
- Guest analysis: Reflecting on a year of industry recovery
- Partnerships can make or break insurance deals
- Envela reports stronger Q3 ITAD revenues
Metals
- Shredder choice depends on material requirements
- Korea Zinc continues fighting takeover
- Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs
Mobile devices
- Apple expands activation locks to phone parts
- Assurant releases Q2 trade-in and upgrade data
- Refurbishers urge FCC to give phone locks a closer look
OEMs
- Apple talks device repair at industry summit
- SK Tes: Sustainability reporting here to stay
- Apple expands activation locks to phone parts
Opinion
- In My Opinion: We need our customers … to change
- In My Opinion: ‘No-code’ software opportunities abound
- In Our Opinion: Battery-handling tips for facilities
Processors
- Shredder choice depends on material requirements
- Equity firm acquires majority stake in Sprout
- Cyclic, Glencore sign multi-year agreement for copper
Refurbishment/reuse
- Amazon shares progress in e-scrap diversion
- Trashie launches mail-in e-scrap recycling program
- Blancco’s software flags possible data security loophole
Regulation/oversight
- Processor settles OSHA violations with reduced fine
- CA, Walmart settle e-scrap disposal case for $7.5 million
- Panelists: Battery rules should be proactive, not reactive