In This Issue:

1 | Washington e-scrap program continues strong run

Washington state has released its annual e-scrap program report, showing a nearly 4 percent gain in collection from 2012 to 2013.

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2 | Plastics Recycling 2014: Taking charge of e-plastics

Electronic waste is the fastest growing segment of the waste stream and the plastic casings commonly used for electronic devices pose many unique challenges for both e-scrap recycling firms and plastic reclaimers. The upcoming Plastics Recycling Conference will feature updates on how to collect, sort and recycle e-plastics, as well as updates on initiatives manufacturers have undertaken to remove additives, simplify disassembly and make their products easier to recycle.

Don't miss Plastics Recycling 2014, to be held March 11-12, 2014, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.

3 | Tech spending predicted to fall in 2014

While consumer tech spending is expected to drop slightly in 2014, forecasters are projecting that consumers will buy smartphones and tablets at a record pace.

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4 | International CES trade show increases reuse, recycling

In the midst of the nation's largest tech gathering, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has released its 2014 International CES Green Guide, outlining recycling and reuse efforts in years past and what the group has done to boost those goals in 2014.

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5 | Patent watch

Innovations for taking apart flat panel displays and dissembling and recycling batteries are the subjects of some recently awarded patents and patent applications.

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6 | Certification scorecard

With the roster of companies obtaining third-party certifications or audits continuing to grow, E-Scrap News has compiled a roundup of the firms announcing certification this past week.

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7 | NewsBits

A Goodwill affiliate in Denver, Colorado helps collect commercial e-scrap while an NHL team partners with Sims Recycling Solutions. Read all about in this week's installment of NewsBits.

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8 | Conferences & webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!

9 | Jobs available & sought

Meridian Metals Management, Business Development Position (Charleston, South Carolina).
Details are available here.

Equipment Sales Manager, DMD Systems Recovery (Tempe, Arizona).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Creative Recycling Systems (Tampa, Florida).
Details are available here.

Director of Compliance, IMS Electronics Recycling (Poway, California).
Details are available here.

Sales Executive, QML (Rumford, Rhode Island).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Securis (Chantilly, Virginia).
Details are available here.

Enterprise Account Executive, Liquid Technology (New York City).
Details are available here.

Business Development Professional, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Various positions, MobiCycle (United Kingdom).
Details are available here.

EH&S Manager, E-Scrap Company (Mount Vernon, New York).
Details are available here.

Business Development Associate, E-Scrap Company (Mount Vernon, New York).
Details are available here.

Business Development Professional, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Sales Representative, Spruce IT Asset Recovery (Multiple Locations).
Details are available here.

Various positions, Sims Recycling Solutions (Multiple Locations).
Details are available here.

Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.

If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, send an email to newsletter editor Dan Leif at [email protected].