In This Issue:

1 | ERI, iFixit work together to recover, sell parts

With commodity prices continuing to slump, Electronic Recyclers International has teamed up with iFixit to move further into reselling working parts and pieces of devices instead of shredding them.

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2 | In My Opinion: The future of recycling and the digital right to repair

In our inaugural online Op-Ed, a veteran of the reuse and refurbishment industry shares his thoughts on the laws that are potentially keeping businesses like his from repairing the mobile equipment they have.

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3 | Act now to save on hotel rates for E-Scrap 2015

Between pre-and-post conference workshops, early morning sessions, networking opportunities and evening receptions, E-Scrap 2015 will feature hours of potentially business-boosting activity. All events will be held exclusively at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. To get the most out of your conference experience, we recommend you stay at the host hotel, where thousands of recycling professionals will be an open door away.

Your room reservation at the conference host hotel also ensures lower registration rates for current and future conferences.

To receive the conference discount room rate of $175 plus taxes for single/double occupancy, hotel reservations must be made by August 11. The group rate is available for the dates of Aug. 31-Sept. 3.

Book your hotel room by clicking here.

E-Scrap 2015 is taking place Sept. 1-3, 2015 at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida. Last year's conference brought together more than 1,300 attendees from 35 countries and similar numbers are expected for the upcoming iteration. Check in at e-scrapconference.com for all the latest information on exhibiting, sponsoring and attending.

4 | Survey: What is the state of e-scrap?

As the e-scrap industry continues to expand, one of the most interesting questions is: "How is our e-waste industry maturing?"

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5 | Patent watch

Precious metals recovery and a consumer electronics buy-back method are highlighted in this week's rundown of e-scrap patents.

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6 | Wide world of e-scrap

Computer dealers in the Indian state of Goa welcome new e-scrap rules requiring retailer take-backs but say they need help implementing them, and police in China raided a factory producing fake iPhones from scrap.

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7 | Boost your facility's output via E-Scrap 2015

At the upcoming E-Scrap 2015 Conference, noted experts will help attendees design and utilize processing plants that push profits and outperform the competition.

The "Anatomy of An Efficient Facility" session will feature Rafael Reveles of Sims Recycling Solutions, Hamid Karbasi of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, HOBI International's Mike Shuck, and Bob McCarthy of Greeneye Partners. Together, they'll explain key points when it comes to harnessing technology, navigating layout, maximizing safety and incorporating certifications.

Don't miss this exclusive chance to hear experienced insiders articulate the basic blueprint you need to process success.

E-Scrap 2015 is taking place Sept. 1-3, 2015 at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida. Last year's conference brought together more than 1,300 attendees from 35 countries and similar numbers are expected for the upcoming iteration. Check in at e-scrapconference.com for the latest on attending, sponsoring and exhibiting.

8 | NewsBits

The suspension of NFL quarterback Tom Brady raises some tongue-in-cheek questions about how he managed his e-scrap and a town in Massachusetts is aiming to build a recycling center for hard-to-recycle product not collected at the curb, including electronics.

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9 | Industry and supplier news

Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), home of the R2 standard, has revamped its website. Among other changes, the website includes a new recycler directory that's updated daily and includes more details on services provided by firms. For more, click here.

SERI also plans to make Chinese and French translations of the R2:2013 standard available this summer. The standard is currently available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. For more, click here.

Sims Metal Management's Australian operations will upgrade recycling business software to the latest version of a recycling platform made by commodity software company Brady Plc. For more, click here.

10 | Upcoming conferences and webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars.

If you have a conference or webinar that you would like listed, please send an email to [email protected] for consideration.

11 | Jobs available and sought

Director of Operations, Dynamic Recycling (La Crosse, Wis.).
Details are available here.

Product Sales Manager, Sunnking, Inc. (Brockport/Rochester, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

Business Development Manager, ERS International (Buffalo Grove, Ill.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Regional Computer Recycling and Recovery (Victor, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

Sales Corporate Account Representative, ARC Broward (Sunrise, Fla.).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Liquid Technology (New York City).
Details are available here.

Warehouse Operations Manager, Capitol Asset Recovery, Inc. (Lanham, Md.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Dynamic Recycling (Onalaska, Wis., and Nashville, Tenn.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Sage Sustainable Electronics (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, All Green Electronics Recycling (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, IMS Electronics Recycling (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Technology Conservation Group (Multiple U.S. locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Advanced Technology Recycling (Multiple U.S. locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, MobiCycle (United Kingdom).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Sims Recycling Solutions (Multiple locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, GEEP (U.S./Canada).
Details are available here.

Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.

If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, contact Scott Beck at [email protected].