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By rr_test_admin, 20 September, 2018

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A producer responsibility organization is working to overcome the conundrum of engaging low-income material aggregators by providing them with new skills, trustworthy financial transactions and access to bank accounts.
By rr_test_admin, 16 August, 2018
Hong KongElectronics and appliance recycling requirements now in effect in Hong Kong are boosting the amount of material processed by Alba Integrated Waste Solutions. Starting this month, Hong Kong retailers are required to offer a free take-back service for old electronics and appliances.
By rr_test_admin, 2 August, 2018
li-ion batteries Global e-scrap flows have helped China dominate lithium-ion battery recycling but have hampered similar efforts in North America, according to a recently published report. This year, nearly two-thirds of the lithium-ion battery volume recycled globally will be done in China, according to an analysis titled "
By rr_test_admin, 26 July, 2018
export shipping Asian governments continue to tighten their restrictions on imports of scrap material, including a temporary ban on plastic in Malaysia. The following are recent developments in the ongoing constriction of trade with Asian countries:

Malaysia's temporary ban

Malaysia has placed a three-month moratorium on im
By rr_test_admin, 28 June, 2018
[caption id="attachment_9033" align="alignright" width="300"] Pathum Thani/Thailand- June 8, 2018: The Royal Thai Police investigating an e-scrap facility in Thailand.[/caption] The owner of a Thai e-scrap facility that was visited by police last month denies illegal activities were occurring at the location. Yuet Kwai Lau, w