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By rr_test_admin, 5 October, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapIndia is cracking down on imports of used phones, and an e-scrap collection event in Australia sets records.

India: Amazon and other online retailers are being told by the Indian government to stop selling refurbished smartphones, according to

By rr_test_admin, 5 October, 2016
In other news, E-ScrapCalRecycle makes changes to its e-scrap management program, and why TV manufacturers should consider repair over replacement.

It's official: California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has gotten final appro

By rr_test_admin, 29 September, 2016
Last week's E-Scrap 2016 conference brought hundreds of industry leaders to New Orleans for three days of presentations, discussions, deal-making and connection among colleagues.

More than 1,200 industry members attended this year's conference, and E-Scrap News photographer Jared Paben was there to document the proceedings.

The slideshow below offers a collection of photos from the event. Hover over a photo to bring up arrows that allow you to advance through the sequence.

By rr_test_admin, 28 September, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapIndia ramps up its e-scrap collections, and Sweden is pushing for repair over replacement when it comes to appliances and other consumer products.

Sweden: A proposal in the Swedish parliament would offer tax incentives for those who repair items instead of replace them.