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BAN report links brokers to surge in US e-scrap exports

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Nonprofit organization Basel Action Network released a report attributing surging US e-scrap exports to Southeast Asia to brokers posing as recyclers but acting mainly as shippers, a “hidden tsunami” the group says should trigger regulatory and certification reviews.

 

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Analysis: circular design still elusive in laptops

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As the latest generation of laptops reaches the desks of students and professionals, a closer look beneath the surface reveals a tension between sustainability aspirations and end‑of‑life reality.

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Diversion Dynamics: Vape recycling needs policy to reach full charge

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I recently connected with Michael Duckworth, founder of Positive Energy Environmental Solutions, via video conference. Duckworth established the vape recycling company in 2023 after identifying a critical infrastructure gap for vape recycling in Nebraska and nationwide.

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IT asset disposition and electronics recycling: Now and then

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The industry has proven more resilient, and at times quicker to adapt, than even those of us close to it expected.

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From trash to treasure: How old electronics are powering america’s rare earth comeback

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Rare earth recovery from e-scrap is not just an environmental opportunity but a strategic priority. 

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Enterprise resource planning for the E-Scrap industry

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What ERP system you need depends on whether you’re wiping hard drives, fixing up phones, or melting down metals.

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