Informal but integral
India is looking for ways to ensure used electronics are safely and cost-effectively managed. To do so, policymakers must leverage...
Asia
Hong Kong announces e-scrap convictions
Hong Kong courts convicted seven importers of illegally bringing in e-scrap from several countries. The U.S. was on the list...
Metals markets bring smiles to processors
Recent upward price movements for some precious and base metals have made e-scrap recycling executives happy. The value of gold...
China offers clues on what will (and won’t) be allowed in
Chinese authorities have released more specifics about which materials are likely to be affected by a proposed import ban on...
China offers clues on what will (and won’t) be allowed in
Chinese authorities have released more specifics about which materials are likely to be affected by a proposed import ban on...
Major U.S. fiber consumer says China’s ban could increase quality
The top recycling executive at Pratt Industries views China's planned imports prohibition as a chance for the U.S. industry to...
Editor’s perspective: An Asian giant pushing global ambitions
The news that China is aiming to roll out an outright ban on some grades of recovered material jolted the...
Major haulers still enjoying higher commodity values
Pricing boosts continue to drive recycling revenues for North America's three largest haulers. Meanwhile, company executives say they don't expect...
Abandoned plastics shipment leads to lawsuit
A freight forwarding company has filed a lawsuit against a recyclables exporter, demanding to be reimbursed for tens of thousands...
How WM and other exporters are reacting to China’s ban
U.S. recycling leaders who are closely tied to export markets say China's proposed prohibition on recovered plastic and paper imports...
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