The CEO of Phonecheck explains why used device certification based on objective, standardized grading processes and protocols is needed to elevate the refurbished electronics market to the next level.
A new law allows the federal government to provide surplus and repairable used computers directly to nonprofit refurbishers, who will then provide them to individuals in need.
RecycleForce's upcoming Indiana headquarters will provide not only training in e-scrap recycling but a dedicated space for financial wellness lessons, with help from KeyBank.
PCs for People has opened a permanent home in the Chicagoland area, allowing the nonprofit electronics processor to better address the region's gaping digital divide.
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.
New York was the first state to turn a digital right-to-repair bill into law and industry experts say it will certainly not be the last, though they hope future bills will be stronger.
A company that provides used phone history reports has formally launched a robot that automatically grades a device's cosmetic condition, performs diagnostics and erases data.
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.