E-scrap headlines by topic
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Asia
- Thailand to enact ban on scrap electronics
- Hong Kong authorities slap fines on PCB importers
- Recycling requirement takes effect in Hong Kong
California
- A look at the fate of material left in wake of ECS
- California plans substantial changes to its state program
- CalRecycle boosts rate for recycling of non-CRT devices
Canada
Certification standards
- Standard to recognize solid state data destruction
- Company provides alternative to PCB exporting
- Cascade Asset Management to use device trackers
Collection
- Regional collector scales back on e-scrap
- Scavengers threaten economics of formal recycling
- Newegg partners with ITAD firm
Computers
- Feds: Refurb shop owner illegally obtained computers
- Reuse marketplace grabs major investment backing
- Making real currency from cryptocurrency mining
Courts/lawsuits
- Legal case with ‘right to repair’ implications rolls forward
- Counties and landlord battle over e-scrap liability
- Hong Kong authorities slap fines on PCB importers
CRTs
- Counties and landlord battle over e-scrap liability
- CRT outlet nixes expansion as supply thins
- Judge won’t reverse GES exec’s guilty plea
Data security
- Company scales up asset disposition efforts
- Standard to recognize solid state data destruction
- E-scrap firm sees profit possibilities in insurance pact
E-plastics
- Industry groups: EU regulation would end e-plastics recycling
- Basel amendment could further slow U.S. plastic exports
- OEMs report annual recycling progress
EPR/stewardship
- Recycling requirement takes effect in Hong Kong
- Global EPR study examines online free riders
- In My Opinion: Potential in the policy
Europe
- Industry groups: EU regulation would end e-plastics recycling
- Prison program provides e-scrap skills
- Scavengers threaten economics of formal recycling
Exports
- Ghana advances plan to levy fees on device imports
- Thailand to enact ban on scrap electronics
- BAN releases results of Australian tracking project
Flat-panel displays
- UK robot tackles a surge of old flat screens
- LCD innovation targets screen recovery
- Washington state penalizes processor a second time
Industry groups
- Scavengers threaten economics of formal recycling
- Standard to recognize solid state data destruction
- ISRI group pursuing grading system for reusable devices
Local programs
- Study shows New Yorkers trashing less e-scrap
- CalRecycle boosts rate for recycling of non-CRT devices
- Local government rep describes e-scrap funding problems
Markets
- Freight disruptions put pressure on industry
- Global processor increases e-scrap earnings
- Circuit board scrap prices decline
Metals
- Company provides alternative to PCB exporting
- E-scrap exports boost China’s battery recycling industry
- Studies quantify e-scrap workers’ exposure to toxics
Mobile devices
- E-scrap battery fires receive mainstream media attention
- Get ready for expanded screens on mobile devices
- High-priced iPhone maintains hefty resale value
OEMs
- High-priced iPhone maintains hefty resale value
- OEMs report annual recycling progress
- OEM fined $6.6M for punishing independent repair
Opinion
- In My Opinion: Potential in the policy
- In My Opinion: UNU study correct on illegal e-scrap shipments
- In My Opinion: Nigeria report (almost) gets it right
Processors
- Regional collector scales back on e-scrap
- Chinese company to open South Carolina recycling facility
- Prison program provides e-scrap skills
Refurbishment/reuse
- E-scrap battery fires receive mainstream media attention
- Legal case with ‘right to repair’ implications rolls forward
- ISRI group pursuing grading system for reusable devices
Regulation/oversight
- Industry groups: EU regulation would end e-plastics recycling
- Ghana advances plan to levy fees on device imports
- Global EPR study examines online free riders