E-Scrap News

Dec. 20, 2013

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1 | UN study offers surprising export figures


A U.N. report finds less than 10 percent of collected e-scrap in the U.S. is exported. But the study also notes its figures represent a low-end estimate, a point that is fueling industry debate and caused one group to call the effort "utterly meaningless."

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2 | FCC, wireless carriers reach unlocking agreement


An agreement to simplify and streamline a cellphone "unlocking" policy has been reached between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the top wireless carriers in the country.

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3 | Could scrap-reducing laptop charger catch on?


A tech group in Switzerland has developed a universal laptop charging standard that it says would help significantly reduce the amount of e-scrap disposed of by consumers. Getting manufacturers to adopt the idea, however, could be a challenge.

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4 | Patent watch


Innovations for taking apart LCD televisions and capturing materials from printed wiring boards are the subjects of some recently awarded patents and patent applications.

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5 | Certification scorecard


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

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6 | NewsBits


Wisconsin increases the number of drop-off sites in its e-scrap program by more than 10 percent, and 100 New York City apartment buildings are now signed up for the city's collection effort — find all the details in NewsBits.

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7 | Conferences & webinars


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

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8 | Jobs available & sought


Meridian Metals Management, Business Development Position (Charleston, South Carolina).
Details are available here.


Equipment Sales Manager, DMD Systems Recovery (Tempe, Arizona).
Details are available here.


Account Executive, Creative Recycling Systems (Tampa, Florida).
Details are available here.


Director of Compliance, IMS Electronics Recycling (Poway, California).
Details are available here.


Sales Executive, QML (Rumford, Rhode Island).
Details are available here.


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


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


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


EH&S Manager, E-Scrap Company (Mount Vernon, New York).
Details are available here.


Business Development Associate, E-Scrap Company (Mount Vernon, New York).
Details are available here.


Business Development Professional, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.


Sales Representative, 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].

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