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By rr_test_admin, 1 June, 2018
Maine capitol buildingA bill making changes to Maine's electronics recycling framework became law after the legislature overrode the governor's veto. Under Maine's extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for electronics, OEMs are charged the costs of recycling TVs and video game consoles based on the amount of new T
By rr_test_admin, 1 June, 2018
circuit boardA company that has developed a bio-metallurgical recovery process for e-scrap is seeking investors to help the business scale up its operations, after reporting successful tests of the process. New Zealand-based Mint Innovation is working to build its first metals recovery pilot plant in Auckland.
By rr_test_admin, 24 May, 2018
With the U.S. e-scrap industry continuing to rely on the export market, companies are not only contending with domestic laws and certification requirements - they're navigating a wide range of complex and unique international laws as well. According to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the U.S. e-scrap industry exports $1.45 billion worth of material annually.