In This Issue:

1 | Idaho firm says plasma is "ultimate solution" to CRT crisis

A plasma company located in southern Idaho has built two facilities that could start processing significant streams of CRT glass by the middle of next year.

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2 | E-Scrap 2014: A big-picture look

We all know the major trends that are quickly re-shaping the e-scrap industry. Think processor consolidation, CRT glass struggles and the possibility of material export regulations. But understanding exactly how those developments intertwine and shape market opportunities can be a bit of mind boggle. Fortunately, E-Scrap 2014 will be bringing the top minds in the sector together to explore the issues and offer attendees an illuminating big-picture look at electronics recycling.

Make your plans now to head to the one-of-a-kind conference this October. The education sessions, networking events, bustling trade show and collection of ancillary meetings will give you a textured understanding of how the industry is developing — and where your business fits in.

E-Scrap 2014 will be held Oct. 22-23 at Orlando's Rosen Shingle Creek. The 2013 edition saw more than 1,300 attendees and 125 exhibiting companies, so plan now to secure your spot at this fall's conference. Get all the latest information at e-scrapconference.com.

3 | CEA releases study on remaining CRT tonnages

A new survey by the Consumer Electronics Association suggests there are approximately 3.5 million tons of CRT TVs and computers still in U.S. households.

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4 | Earth Day shines a light on e-scrap recycling

With the 45th annual Earth Day taking place next week, we take a look at the ways a number of e-scrap companies and organizations around the globe are marking the occasion.

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5 | Certification scorecard

With the roster of companies attaining third-party certifications or audits continuing to grow, E-Scrap News has compiled a round-up of the firms announcing certification this past week.

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6 | NewsBits

Researchers turn to fungi to extract gold from old cellphones and an industry expert explains how Ghana's Agbogbloshie has potential to be an e-scrap training ground. Hear all about it in this week's edition of NewsBits.

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7 | Request for proposals

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting proposals for the implementation of the Vermont State Electronic Waste Collection Program (the continuation of the statewide E-Cycles program). The winning bidder will begin implementation Oct. 1, 2014. The closing date to submit bids is May 9, 2014 at noon Eastern. Contact Jordan Gonda, Esq. at [email protected]. The RFP can be accessed at www.vermontbusinessregistry.com/BidPreview.aspx?BidID=10560.

8 | Conferences & webinars

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

9 | Jobs available & sought

Midwest Director of Sales/Procurement, MPC (location TBD).
Details are available here.

Enterprise Sales Executive, IT Asset Recovery and Recycling Company (Northeast U.S.).
Details are available here.

Warehouse Manager, ARC Broward (Fort Lauderdale, Florida).
Details are available here.

Sales and Business Development Positions, Diversified Recycling (Orlando, Florida).
Details are available here.

Business Development & Sales, FMI Recycling (Dallas).
Details are available here.

Operations Manager - Electronics, AERC Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Virginia).
Details are available here.

E-scrap Sales Representative, Reworx Recycling (Kennesaw, Georgia).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Securis (Chantilly, Virginia).
Details are available here.

Business Development Professional, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
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.

Sales Representatives, Spruce IT Asset Recovery (Multiple Locations).
Details are available here.

Various positions, Sims Recycling Solutions (Multiple Locations).
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, send an email to newsletter editor Dan Leif at [email protected].