Data erasure firm expands wearable device capabilities Blancco has added Apple Airpods and the latest series of Apple Watches to the list of devices supported by its data erasure and diagnostic tools. Continue Reading→ The post Data erasure firm expands wearable device capabilities appeared first on E-Scrap News.
Guilty pleas in surplus equipment disposal scheme Three individuals have pleaded guilty to a scheme through which used electronics from The Ohio State University were artificially undervalued and disposed of as "scrap," only for the downstream vendors to turn around and sell them for higher values and pay kickbacks to the manager of the university's […]
Lawmakers focus on electronics recycling potential During a Congressional hearing last week, lawmakers expressed enthusiasm for bolstering the U.S. electronics recycling industry as one tool in strengthening the nation's critical minerals supply lines. Continue Reading→ The post Lawmakers focus on electronics recycling potential appeared first on E-Scrap News.
Certification Scorecard: July 24, 2025 The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: E-Com Recycling of Melrose Park, Illinois KT CORP of City of Industry, California Max Electronics Trading of Houston, Texas PacTraders (dba MPW Wholesale) of Skokie, Illinois … Continue Reading→ The post Certification Scorecard: July 24, 2025 […]
News from Circular Materials, Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and more Producer responsibility organization Circular Materials and stewardship group Call2Recycle Canada are partnering to share best practices and enhance public awareness for the recycling of packaging, paper and batteries. Philadelphia processor Computer Recycling announced it now provides recycling services for satellite … Continue Reading→ The post […]
Makor ERP to incorporate ESG reporting into platform A major enterprise resource planning software platform will provide clients with access to Bloom ESG's environmental impact reporting calculator, and another major ITAD firm has adopted Bloom's calculator and agreed to provide data that will bolster Bloom's reporting capabilities. Continue Reading→ The post Makor ERP to incorporate […]
LG collection volume increased notably in 2024 South Korea-based heavyweight LG Electronics saw mixed results in its 2024 sustainability report, but continued to make progress toward 2030 goals while forming high-profile partnerships in both Asia and the U.S. Continue Reading→ The post LG collection volume increased notably in 2024 appeared first on E-Scrap News.
Apple, rare earth firm to process end-of-life device magnets Domestic rare earth company MP Materials and major OEM Apple this week announced a collaboration that will have Apple invest $500 million in MP, and will involve the companies harvesting rare earth minerals from recycled electronics. Continue Reading→ The post Apple, rare earth firm to process […]
News from New Hampshire, Radius Recycling and more A New Hampshire ban on discarding lithium-ion batteries in regular waste streams has taken effect. Auto and scrap metal recycling giant Radius Recycling has been acquired by Toyota Tsusho America, a subsidiary company and partner of car manufacturer Toyota. Arizona-based … Continue Reading→ The post News from […]
Certification Scorecard: July 17, 2025 The following are facilities that have achieved, renewed or otherwise regained R2 certification recently: Aleia Corp. (dba Surplus Service) of Soledad, California Cheunghong Group of Hong Kong Ecom Recycling of Melrose Park, Illinois ecoTech Management (dba 4THBIN dba E-Solutions USA) … Continue Reading→ The post Certification Scorecard: July 17, 2025 […]