E-scrap headlines by topic
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Asia
- Tech giant eyes more circularity, device collection
- Acquisition deepens Korea Zinc’s presence in US
- SK ecoplant acquires global ITAD firm for $1 billion
California
- Investment firm adds third e-scrap company
- California governor signs bills expanding e-scrap recycling
- Bill to expand California e-scrap program passes
Canada
Certification standards
- SERI looks to address smart device data challenges
- Reseller faces allegations of violating e-Stewards standards
- What eBay’s certification partnership means for resellers
Collection
- EV battery recycler expands into consumer electronics
- DHL launches comprehensive asset management service
- In My Opinion: ITAD firms should manage K-12 devices sustainably
Computers
- Microsoft advances reparability on Surface Pro line
- Telecom giant donates to Compudopt, Human-I-T
- Study shows increase in electronics’ GHG emissions
Courts/lawsuits
- Proposed Exurban e-scrap smelter faces lawsuit
- Landlords in Closed Loop case to drop suit against MRM and OEMs
- Dell, IMS and GEEP USA reach settlements in Closed Loop Ohio case
CRTs
- Landlords in Closed Loop case to drop suit against MRM and OEMs
- Dell, IMS and GEEP USA reach settlements in Closed Loop Ohio case
- OEM, processor agree to settle in CRT case
Data security
- SERI looks to address smart device data challenges
- In My Opinion: ITAD firms should manage K-12 devices sustainably
- Morgan Stanley pays millions more in wake of ITAD mishaps
E-plastics
- Processor secures closed-loop plastics recycling deal
- Companies take different paths to address e-plastics
- Emerging outlets
EPR/stewardship
- Intel details precious metals, asset recovery initiatives
- Stakeholders give input on draft Oregon e-scrap bill
- Blueprint for circularity highlights recycling
Europe
- Partners planning AI-powered e-scrap battery removal system
- European project tests circular business models
- EU seeks comments on device sustainability
Exports
- The new export debate
- Reseller faces allegations of violating e-Stewards standards
- BAN director gives his take on recent Basel amendment
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
- Blockchain tool for ITAD trading comes closer to fruition
- SERI looks to address smart device data challenges
- Trade group calls for ‘financial aid’ for recycling industry
Local programs
- How a county-processor contract addresses equity
- How processors are easing their pain at the pump
- Midwest city reports lower e-scrap collections and expenses
Markets
- Editor’s analysis: Are recyclables prices foreshadowing recession?
- How electronics recycling ties to Sims’ GHG objectives
- Research firm: Global computer sales decline by about one-fifth
Metals
- Proposed Exurban e-scrap smelter faces lawsuit
- Apple’s sustainability moves include recycled metals, more
- Pollution issues threaten Glencore smelter in Canada
Mobile devices
- Study shows increase in electronics’ GHG emissions
- T-Mobile sues Belmont Trading for over $6 million
- Average age of turned-in phones hits record high
OEMs
- Intel details precious metals, asset recovery initiatives
- Microsoft advances reparability on Surface Pro line
- How three OEMs approach product sustainability
Opinion
- In My Opinion: ITAD firms should manage K-12 devices sustainably
- In My Opinion: Beware of the industry’s con artists
- In My Opinion: Why e-bikes are now in a provincial program
Processors
- Processor secures closed-loop plastics recycling deal
- Processor brings facility on-line near Las Vegas
- ITAD provider opens Los Angeles-area facility
Refurbishment/reuse
- Intel details precious metals, asset recovery initiatives
- Microsoft advances reparability on Surface Pro line
- How three OEMs approach product sustainability
Regulation/oversight
- Nation’s capital considers tweaks to its EPR program
- Pollution issues threaten Glencore smelter in Canada
- Hawaii updates electronics EPR bill