A survey commissioned by a producer responsibility organization found that data security concerns are holding back recycling rates for scrap electronics and small appliances.
The extended producer responsibility program in the nation's capital will allow for the use of R2-certified electronics recycling companies, even though city leaders recently reversed an R2 prohibition put into effect a year and a half ago.
In the future, e-scrap processors in California could receive state money to recycle electric toothbrushes, electronic greeting cards, toys and a host of other items with embedded batteries, state regulators recently suggested.
Wisconsin residents have enjoyed a noticeable boost in free e-scrap drop-off opportunities lately, thanks to a state grant program and increased funding from OEMs, according to a state official and report.
Intel is trying several angles in pursuit of its goal to send zero waste to landfill, including redesign of circuit boards for easier recycling and educating consumers on how to recycle via a video game.
Oregon regulators are exploring some significant updates to the state's electronics recycling program, and they recently gave stakeholders a sneak peek at their ideas.