E-Scrap 2016’s opening panel discussion covered a range of industry talking points, including export complications, certification evolution and the shifting materials mix.
Companies participating in California's e-scrap program have been frequently resorting to CRT glass disposal in 2016, and that trend is likely to continue as question marks swirl around the status of a glass-to-glass recycling operation in India.
Federal officials are currently considering a change to export regulations that would require companies to document all shipments of used electronic shipments abroad.
The proposed change would add a "used electronics" category to the automated export system utilized by the federal
When we surveyed over 30 organizations for our Electronics Recycling Landscape Report last year with the Sustainability Consortium, the vast majority had negative things to say about the current state of U.S. e-scrap recycling programs.
What were the major issues? Some cited the level of control that manufacturers were having on the pricing for recyclers.
More than 1,200 people from 48 states, seven provinces and 34 countries flocked to the Big Easy for the 14th annual E-Scrap Conference. The Hyatt Regency was home to a French Quarter-themed exhibit hall plus dozens of workshops and sessions.
An upcoming update to the RIOS certification will include stronger health and safety requirements and a greater focus on the global recycling industry.
The Global Recycling Standards Organization, home of the RIOS standard (Recycling Industry Operating Standard) announced that licensed cop
The e-Trash Transparency Project from Basel Action Network has, once again, opened American and Chinese eyes to the horror show of America's global electronic waste dumping.
Recycling of CRT panel glass becomes easier in California, and researchers are looking for the industry's help in an analysis of facility safety.
The repair site iFixit has offered kudos to Apple's newest phone for ease of battery access and criticism for the addition of tri-point screws.
SERI fights back against export claims from the Basel Action Network, and Google makes a promise for zero waste at data centers.
E-Scrap 2016’s opening panel discussion covered a range of industry talking points, including export complications, certification evolution and the shifting materials mix.
Companies participating in California's e-scrap program have been frequently resorting to CRT glass disposal in 2016, and that trend is likely to continue as question marks swirl around the status of a glass-to-glass recycling operation in India.
Federal officials are currently considering a change to export regulations that would require companies to document all shipments of used electronic shipments abroad.
When we surveyed over 30 organizations for our Electronics Recycling Landscape Report last year with the Sustainability Consortium, the vast majority had negative things to say about the current state of U.S. e-scrap recycling programs.
What were the major issues? Some cited the level of control that manufacturers were having on the pricing for recyclers.
More than 1,200 people from 48 states, seven provinces and 34 countries flocked to the Big Easy for the 14th annual E-Scrap Conference. The Hyatt Regency was home to a French Quarter-themed exhibit hall plus dozens of workshops and sessions.
An upcoming update to the RIOS certification will include stronger health and safety requirements and a greater focus on the global recycling industry.
The e-Trash Transparency Project from Basel Action Network has, once again, opened American and Chinese eyes to the horror show of America's global electronic waste dumping.