Google pilots reuse kits to extend device life
Google, Back Market and Closing the Loop pilot a reuse model pairing ChromeOS Flex with e-scrap recovery, extending device life...
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REUSE Act heads to US House for consideration
The bill would require the US EPA to collect data on reuse and refill systems across industries including consumer packaging,...
New Blancco workflow targets ITAD bottleneck
As resale dynamics evolve, Blancco has released a new reimaging tool that aims to improve laptop rebuild quality for ITAD...
VW investing millions in auto recycling in Germany
The German vehicle manufacturer plans to invest up to €90 million in its Zwickau plant, in efforts to supply its...
Server resale values surge in AI-driven markets
Server resale values jumped sharply in 2025 as AI infrastructure demand tightened supply, reshaping secondary IT markets and boosting returns...
Colorado expands repair rights as electronics rules take effect
A new Colorado law expanding consumers’ right to repair electronic devices took effect this month, requiring manufacturers to provide access...
New Hampshire makes progress on waste goals
New Hampshire’s latest solid waste report shows modest progress toward disposal goals but says more investment and education are needed.
Repair movement reshapes reuse as laws reshape ITAD
Fast-growing right-to-repair laws, parts-pairing limits and EU rules are reshaping design, ITAD and recycling, speakers told attendees at E-Scrap Conference...
Data sanitization helps reduce premature device destruction
Emerging compliance and sustainability requirements as well as the exponential growth of data generated by artificial intelligence are driving home...
Assurant acquires OptoFidelity to speed repair and reuse work
Assurant has expanded its automation toolkit with the acquisition of OptoFidelity’s mobile device testing portfolio, a move the company said...
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