California is setting a powerful precedent in climate regulation with its expansive new climate disclosure laws, now affecting more than 4,000 companies across the country—including many of America’s largest corporations. The California Air Resources Board (CARB)’s...
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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 security features. For IT asset disposition (ITAD) operators, recyclers, and repair professionals operating in the mobility space, these shifts are...
ITAD Certifications Under Scrutiny: Governance, Accountability, and the Path to Enterprise Credibility
Amid an ongoing debate over the value of ITAD certifications and despite their importance, this report argues that the existing ITAD certification frameworks are not sufficient on their own to meet enterprise-grade risk, governance, and compliance expectations. While...
AI Surge, Tightening Regulations, and Shifting ESG Priorities: Week ending August 2, 2025
What we Spotted this Week The tech industry is undergoing rapid transformation, a move that is expected to affect...
The Diverging ESG Landscape: While US Hits Pause Button on ESG, Industrialized Nations Keep Momentum Going
By David Daoud: After a few years that showed ESG seemingly becoming an integral part of corporate governance, US...
Recurring Compliance Issues: Walmart and Retailer Waste Disposal Challenges
In a recent issue, E-Scrap News reported that Walmart will pay $7.5 million in a settlement it reached with...
Podcast: Deep dive into ITAD, a conversation with Cascade Asset Management CEO
ITAD.NATION PODCAST Deep Dive into ITAD & Electronics Recycling A discussion with Neil Peters-Michaud, CEO of...
Financial vs. Environmental Considerations: When Companies Turn a Blind Eye to their Own Sustainability Policies and Environmental Commitments
A couple of months ago I had to print and sign some legal documents. I usually try to avoid printing and so I use...
Desechos Electrónicos En América Latina
Introducción: Una de las formas más sencillas de ayudar al bienestar del planeta es mediante el reciclaje. Sin...
SIMS’ SRS, Standards and the Voice of the Consumer
By David Daoud | ddaoud@compliance-standards.com: There has been a great deal of chatter these days over the logic...
Current State of ITAD and the Shape of Things to Come
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Recycling Smartphones: Think Data Security Too
There is growing concern in corporate circles that BYOD and the rise of consumer smartphones that access their...
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The Seven Functions Involved in Enterprise Asset Disposition
A confluence of events has created an interesting environment in the recycling and IT asset disposition sector over...