Auditors warn EU may fall short on critical metals

EU auditors are warning that Europe is unlikely to secure enough critical raw materials by 2030, because import diversification is stalling, domestic mining is slow and costly, and recycling of key materials like rare earths is still negligible. In a new report they...

New Blancco workflow targets ITAD bottleneck

Blancco has introduced a new tool aimed at tightening one of the more persistent gaps in ITAD operations: the handoff between certified data erasure and operating system reinstallation. The product, called Blancco Asset Reimaging, integrates Windows OS reinstallation...

US-EU trade rift adds risk now for ITAD and e-scrap trade

The suspension of trade talks between the United States and the European Union in January has added a new layer of uncertainty to the electronics world. Nothing announced so far directly targets the sectors of IT asset disposition or electronics recycling, but the...

Europe pulls ahead on ITAD now while US growth remains slower

Early 2026 shows evidence of a widening gap between Europe and the United States in the pace and structure of IT asset disposition development. While US operators continue to invest and adapt, recent announcements point to Europe experiencing denser activity across...