Details on processing tech for hard-to-recover plastics
As Loop Industries pushes forward its depolymerization method on multi-layer packaging, the startup is also highlighting the potential of recycling...
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Company scales up non-toxic precious metals recovery
Canada-based EnviroLeach is planning to open a processing facility that will use a non-toxic water-based formula to recover precious metals....
SERI: Doctored R2 certificate submitted in attempt to win contract
Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) has reported its first known instance of an e-scrap processor creating a fraudulent R2 certificate....
A deeper look at flexible packaging processing plan
Unilever thinks the key to tackling multi-material flexible packaging waste may be to dissolve, separate and precipitate its PE content...
Particle additive yields plastics recycling benefits via ‘tumbling mixing blades’
When added to recycled plastic melt streams, a specially designed particle can break up and scatter contaminants, boost throughputs and...
Tips on ensuring downstream due diligence
A problematic downstream vendor can cause strife for even the most responsible e-scrap recycling company, and new recommendations aim to...
Predicted manufacturing return drives Re-Teck expansion
A U.S. electronics disassembly and processing outlet is expanding with a new California flagship facility, spurred by anticipated growth in...
Nevada processor pushes forward on unique e-scrap project
A fertilizer and silver producer has begun processing scrap printed circuit boards to isolate precious metals. Reno, Nev.-based Itronics provided...
In other news: May 11, 2017
Researchers discover a bacteria that can help process gold, and a local recycling professional finds some electronics gems. Devices down:...
Arkansas facility readies plasma furnace
BlueOak announced that in the next few weeks it will begin operating a smelter aimed exclusively at e-scrap. BlueOak Arkansas...
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