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By rr_test_admin, 8 December, 2016
Wide world of e-scrapSpain prepares to implement its electronics reuse targets, and activists in Bangladesh urge the government to address the issue of electronics disposal. Bangladesh: Activists pushed for e-scrap management laws at a meeting in Dhaka, one of the world's most populous cities.
By rr_test_admin, 27 October, 2016

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China Flags / crystal51, ShutterstockIn the past six months, e-scrap prices in China has bounced back strongly.

In September, prices of domestically generated scrap TVs and computers recovered and rose higher than the prices seen in March. TVs are going for $373 a ton and computers for $627 a ton.

By rr_test_admin, 15 September, 2016
Tracking Device / Basel Action NetworkThe Basel Action Network has released a follow-up report to its e-scrap tracking study, detailing which firms handled material that was ultimately exported. The Basel Action Network (BAN), founder of the e-Stewards certification, this year has released findings of its tracking project, which was conducted during 2014 and 2015.
By rr_test_admin, 15 September, 2016
shipping container / MOLPIX, ShutterstockLogistics experts predict the current low costs of moving recyclables from processing plants to end-use mills will continue through the end of the year. Analysts say intermodal shippers (those using railroads to move containers or trailers) and those hiring trucks will be offering lower-than-usual ra
By rr_test_admin, 7 July, 2016

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In other news, E-ScrapA New York City borough fights back against illegal dumpers of old electronics, and Best Buy joins a national effort to promote recycling.

By rr_test_admin, 7 July, 2016

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Wide world of e-scrapThe Basel Action Network and Hong Kong officials spar over illegal dumpsites, and a city in India opens e-scrap drop-off centers.