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Sims Lifecycle Services resold considerably more IT devices in the latter half of 2022, but softer demand resulted in lower selling prices and inflation took its toll on profits.  

The head of recycling at one of the world's largest smelters recently detailed how the company's recycling activities fit into wider climate priorities. He also discussed a changing end-of-life stream, and ways processors can boost profits from metals recovery.

ITAD advising firm Compliance Standards launched an advertising and marketing initiative to showcase best practices in IT asset disposition. 

Expectations for higher IT spending, a persistent gap in mobile asset tracking and continuing lack of awareness about certifications were among the surprising takeaways in Cascade Asset Management's latest survey of customers.

Research and consulting firm Gartner cited economic uncertainty as the reason behind a drop in worldwide PC shipments in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the year overall. 

The price of copper has continued to rise and is nearing a high not seen since June 2022. 

Prices for refurbished PCs have fallen in the past year alongside ongoing uncertainty in the economy, but ITAD players said the market appears to have leveled off - for now.

Integrated Recycling Technologies is developing an AI-powered app for its suppliers that will quickly categorize and price their scrap circuit boards before they ship them. The software will also power the company's own robotic circuit board sorting system.

The price of copper is a well-established indicator of the health of the overall economy. An E-Scrap News editor spoke with a number of industry insiders to get their opinions on whether a collapsing price for the metal might be an omen of future bad tidings.

Sims Limited is looking to slash its emissions from electricity and fuel with a series of steps outlined in its inaugural climate report.