By rr_test_admin, 19 October, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapBrexit not expected to impact UK WEEE recovery targets and an international group is calling for a universal laptop charger.

U.K.: Despite it impending separation from the European Union, the U.K.

By rr_test_admin, 19 October, 2016

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In other news, E-ScrapSome New York residents now get curbside e-scrap collection service, and an article argues that Liam, the iPhone deconstructing robot, may not be your best option for recycling.

Hands off, Liam: The website

By rr_test_admin, 13 October, 2016
Albert-BoufarahThe owner of a New Jersey electronics recycling company could spend three years in prison for insurance fraud.

Albert Boufarah, the owner of Supreme Asset Management Recovery, based in Lakewood, N.J. admitted to a judge that he lied to get lower rates on his workers compensation coverage.

By rr_test_admin, 13 October, 2016

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CRT / Hadrian, ShutterstockAs the e-scrap industry has struggled to efficiently handle CRT glass in recent years, many stakeholders have held out hope that technologies could be developed to cost-effectively remove lead from the material and pave the way more CRT recycling.

One company that has been a regular part of the conversation is Nulife Glass, which in 2013

By rr_test_admin, 13 October, 2016
certification / YuRi_Photolife, ShutterstockThe majority of certified e-scrap processing facilities are located in the U.S., but for both R2 and e-Stewards, there has recently been a notable uptick in international action.

The R2 and e-Stewards certifications address environmental, health and safety issues at electro

By rr_test_admin, 12 October, 2016

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In other news, E-ScrapWorldwide PC shipments have taken another hit, an indication of the shifting e-scrap stream in the years to come. In addition, Samsung's problematic smartphone is going off the market.

PC purchases down: Two different reports say PC shipments declined in the third quarter of 2016.