Apple

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Apple’s Two‑Track Trade‑In Strategy: Macs Up, Mobile Down, and the ITAD Impact

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...

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.