In This Issue:

1 | BAN slams R2:2013 as "avoiding international law"

The Basel Action Network has penned a blistering critique of the R2:2013 standard, alleging that the updated certification "facilitates socially and environmentally irresponsible behavior in the electronic equipment recycling and asset recovery industry."

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2 | E-Scrap 2013: How do you measure up against key performance indicators?

Many e-scrap processing plants run operations similar to those of their competitors. They might dismantle a standard desktop unit, or do data wiping on hundreds of hard drives, or separate a CRT's plate from the funnel. How are you performing against your competitors? The E-Scrap News research team has launched a survey on the industry's key performance indicators, and the results will be presented for the first time in Orlando.

The E-Scrap Conference will be held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida, September 11-12. Early-bird registration is available at www.e-scrapconference.com or by clicking the banner below.

3 | Manufacturer compliance lapses for some OEMs

The Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse has issued a round of notices to non-compliant manufacturers operating in states with electronics recycling programs.

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4 | Decision time for U.K. WEEE proposals

The U.K.'s WEEE Consultation period has ended—but it remains to be seen how the U.K. government will act to implement the WEEE Recast Directive and improve the efficiency of electronics collection.

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5 | Nulife Glass opens first North American facility

U.K.-based Nulife Glass has opened its first North American facility in New York State to tackle CRT processing and recycling.

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6 | Chinese recycling group seeks tour sites

A group of key members from a Chinese trade organization representing broad recycling interests in China will visit the U.S. in September. This organization wishes to meet with potential e-scrap suppliers and equipment makers in Southeastern states, particularly in Florida, for meetings and tours of facilities. To be put in contact with this group, please email [email protected].

7 | Certification scorecard

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

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8 | NewsBits

An extensive electronics recycling program in Kenya and details on new e-scrap collection in Dallas in this week's NewsBits.

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9 | Upcoming conferences & webinars

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

10 | Jobs Available & Sought

Sales Professional, E-Waste Experts, Inc. (Bristol, Pennsylvania).
Details are available here.

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

Account Executive, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing, IMS Electronics Recycling (National).
Details are available online.

Business Development Supervisor, IMS Electronics Recycling (Vancouver, Washington).
Details are available online.

Business Development Representative, IMS Electronics Recycling (Decatur, Georgia).
Details are available online.

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

Business Development Associate, Lifespan Technology Recycling, Inc. (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 Henry Leineweber at [email protected].