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Diversity, equity and inclusion vital to future operations

Published: April 26, 2022
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A presenter at NERC’s Spring Conference encouraged recruitment managers to implement specific practices to reduce bias in hiring decisions.  | fizkes/Shutterstock

Diversity, equity and inclusion are no longer add-ons, but a necessary part of any serious company, panelists at the Northeast Recycling Council’s Spring 2022 Conference said.

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Session focuses on recycling batteries big and small

Published: April 26, 2022
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Wireless headphones and charging case.

A presenter at NERC’s Spring 2022 Conference noted wireless headphones among the many battery-containing devices that are challenging for recycling processors. | aperturesound/Shutterstock

The looming wave of lithium-ion batteries that will need to be recycled generated an engaged discussion at the Northeast Recycling Council’s Spring 2022 Conference.

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How a startup will track scrap plastic shipments

Published: April 26, 2022
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Bill Robberson, president and chief technology officer for Kamilo, Inc.

Bill Robberson, president and chief technology officer for Kamilo, Inc., presented during a plenary session focused on greenhouse gas emissions at the 2022 Plastics Recycling Conference. | Brian Adams Photo

The U.S. EPA has provided funding to Kamilo, Inc., which uses technology to monitor material moving through the recycling chain, with a goal of increasing the value of recycled resins.

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DISH Network agrees to recycle scrap after disposal lawsuit

Published: April 26, 2022
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The California Attorney General and Alameda County District Attorney sued DISH Network, alleging the company illegally landfilled scrap electronics. | Tada Images/Shutterstock

TV and wireless services provider DISH Network will pay $5.5 million to settle allegations that it illegally disposed of scrap electronics in California. Continue Reading

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