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By rr_test_admin, 22 March, 2018
[caption id="attachment_8175" align="alignright" width="300"]cryptocurrency mining A cryptocurrency mining rig (photo courtesy of Filmar Technologies)[/caption] When Serdar Bankaci went looking for a graphics card recently, he found frustration instead. "I personally was looking for a graphics card for gaming for myself, and I couldn't find anything," he said.
By rr_test_admin, 22 March, 2018
samsung galaxy s9Samsung’s latest smartphone, the Galaxy S9, was released this month. As some groups scrutinize the device, the manufacturer has announced service upgrades to its authorized repair locations. SquareTrade, a device insurance company, tested the Galaxy S9 to determine how it stands up to wear and tear.
By rr_test_admin, 22 March, 2018
[caption id="attachment_8226" align="alignright" width="341"] Linda Li, chief strategy officer of LTG, speaking at the E-Scrap Conference in 2017[/caption]

A global asset management company is rolling out a new consolidated end-of-life service platform for a major telecommunications company in Europe. Li Tong Group (LTG) intends to expand the service offering to U.S. clients in the future.

By rr_test_admin, 15 March, 2018
crts dumpedDespite having a landfill ban in place, problems have plagued electronics recycling in Colorado for years, and stakeholders are working to find a solution. The Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) will hold a roundtable discussion this month, bringing together industry members to talk about ways to solve the lack of
By rr_test_admin, 15 March, 2018
electronic devicesThe e-scrap arm of Arrow Electronics handled nearly 6.3 million used devices last year, 44 percent of which were redeployed, sold or donated for reuse. The publicly traded company, which had global sales of $28.6 billion in 2017, distributes electronics components and provides related services.
By rr_test_admin, 15 March, 2018
home depot storeThe Home Depot will pay nearly $28 million in a California settlement involving disposal of e-scrap, batteries, household hazardous waste and intact customer information. According to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, the Atlanta-based retailer will pay $18.5 million in civil penalties and costs,