Google the latest to face shareholder action on repair
Activist investors have used shareholder resolutions to pressure Microsoft and Apple on their repair policies. Now, Google is feeling the...
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Dell, Sonos and others advance repairability efforts
OEMs are looking at redesigning products to ease repair and recycling, and three youths are inspired to start a nonprofit...
In about-face, Apple unveils Self Service Repair program
Apple will sell its parts and tools to individual consumers so they can make common repairs for iPhones, the company...
Dell and others detail their recycling vetting practices
Two electronics manufacturers and a reverse logistics contractor recently described what they look for in recycling vendors. They also discussed...
Computer maker Acer expands refurb partnership
An OEM is working with ITAD firm PlanITROI to launch a trade-in initiative that pays consumers based on estimated computer...
Microsoft says it will expand repair options
Facing pressure from a shareholder advocacy group, Microsoft announced it will expand the availability of parts and repair documentation, increase...
Recently signed recycling-labeling law impacts electronics
Electronics manufacturers may be barred from telling consumers about certain device take-back programs in California, under a bill Gov. Gavin...
EU proposes mandate on device charger standardization
The European Commission is asking for regulations forcing mobile device manufacturers to standardize the use of USB Type-C chargers. Advocates...
Apple faces shareholder action targeting repair policy
An environment-focused investment firm this month filed a shareholder resolution with Apple, asking the OEM to move away from its...
Apple selects Texas ITAD firm for accelerator program
GreenTek Solutions was selected to participate in Apple's new Impact Accelerator program, which supports racial and ethnic minority-owned businesses in...
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