A survey commissioned by a producer responsibility organization found that data security concerns are holding back recycling rates for scrap electronics and small appliances. 

Nationwide nonprofit ITAD company PCs for People has opened an Atlanta processing facility, and it now has its sights set on Philadelphia. 

The first full-scale rare earth magnet recycling facility in the U.K. will be based in Birmingham, England, following work by University of Birmingham researchers.  

Two Pennsylvania senators are trying to restructure the current e-scrap recycling program to make it more efficient and convenient. 

In recent months, ITAD company Pulse Supply Chain Solutions has expanded its footprint into the mid-Atlantic region and boosted its device processing capabilities at its headquarters in Texas. 

Cirba Solutions partnered with venture capital firm Volta Energy Technologies to create a closed-loop system for batteries.  Canadian nonprofit Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) will be

The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: ARA Global Group (dba RecirQ) of Hialeah, Fla.; CNE Direct of New Territories, Hong Kong, China; Don's Automotive Supply (dba Recycle Global Solutions)

Marketplace operator Orbex has announced a trading platform for certified recycled metals.

Logitech is the latest OEM to partner with iFixit to make spare parts and repair guides available for certain mice. 

Arizona-based solar panel recycler We Recycle Solar upgraded its equipment and increased its capacity.