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By rr_test_admin, 9 April, 2020
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Human contact is the largest factor in the spread of COVID-19, making operational changes key in combatting the pandemic. | May the light be with you/Shutterstock[/caption] Occupational safety experts recently laid out the steps that are the most effective for preventing the spread of C
By rr_test_admin, 2 April, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_13400" align="aligncenter" width="900"]Desktop computer work stations. Business shutdowns and work-from-home orders around North America have made it difficult for many ITAD and e-scrap recycling companies to obtain material for processing. | Oleksandr Berezko/Shutterstock[/caption] A number of ITAD compa
By rr_test_admin, 2 April, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_13208" align="aligncenter" width="900"]Closeup on a solar panel. News about an Arizona bill mandating solar panel recycling captured clicks in March. | Heinz Trebuth/Shutterstock[/caption] Coronavirus concerns, solar panel recycling and California CRT markets drew our readers' attention last month.
By rr_test_admin, 26 March, 2020
[caption id="attachment_13334" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Repair resource company iFixit has launched an effort to crowdsource repair information for key medical devices. | egyjanek/Shutterstock[/caption] Usually busy helping people fix their consumer gadgets, iFixit has turned its attention to the emerging need to maintain and repair hos
By rr_test_admin, 26 March, 2020
[caption id="attachment_13337" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] EPA alleged AERC was out of compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which governs hazardous waste management. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock[/caption] An e-scrap company must pay a $10,000 fine and hold one or more collection events costing $40,000, a
By rr_test_admin, 5 March, 2020

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[caption id="attachment_13110" align="aligncenter" width="900"] News about federal rules for transporting lithium-ion batteries captured clicks in February. | XH2/Shutterstock[/caption] Last month, readers were drawn most to an article outlining proper handling steps for lithium-ion batteries.
By rr_test_admin, 5 March, 2020
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Mitsubishi described the acquisition as part of its plan to implement a variety of sustainability initiatives by 2030. | IgorGolovniov/Shutterstock[/caption] Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has purchased two European plastics recycling companies focusing on engineered plastics, bri