On January 15, 2026, Apple quietly raised the stakes on used Macs while trimming mobile payouts, sending a clear price signal into the secondary market. This briefing unpacks what that split means for buyback grids, sourcing strategy, and where the best margin will...
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Compliance: What Recent BAN and EPA Actions Reveal About Systemic Compliance Weaknesses
Recent findings from BAN and an EPA settlement with Apple reveal parallel weaknesses in downstream e-waste controls and upstream hazardous waste management. The analysis shows that compliance gaps are emerging across multiple points of the electronics lifecycle, indicating the need for stronger governance and verifiable operational systems.
Quarterly Results Map Out Inflection Points in IT Asset Lifecycle and Infrastructure
The third-quarter earnings reports from hardware, cloud, and lifecycle companies confirm that the decommissioning industry (decom) is expanding from hardware collection and recovery to the platforming of value creation through integration, compliance, and automation....
Analysis: What Apple and Amazon’s Latest Results Signal for the IT Circularity Chain
The September quarter results from Apple and Amazon together form one of the most revealing snapshots of where the...
iPhone 17’s Sustainability Profile Improves in Recycled Content and Security, But Repairability Stagnates
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max arrive with a mix of sustainability upgrades, new design choices, and expanded...