Digital financial institution Alliant Credit Union launched a digital inclusion initiative in partnership with refurbisher PCs for People. Assurant, which owns mobile device processor Hyla Mobile, announced a number of personnel changes at the company. ERI joined the Circular Electronics … Continue Reading→ The post News from Assurant, ERI and [...]
Navigating the world of IT asset disposition can be overwhelming. Add to that the fact that many companies require their ITAD partner to carry a certain level of insurance coverage. It’s enough to make anyone’s head spin. Fortunately, at Tech Dump, we’ve got you covered. We meet your ITAD needs [...]
ERI this week received private equity funding from investment firm Closed Loop Partners. ERI’s chairman says the capital will help the processor deploy advanced processing equipment at its facilities. Closed Loop Partners on July 14 announced its “significant strategic investment” … Continue Reading→ The post Recycling investment firm moves deeper [...]
The head of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries responds to a recent op-ed that raised questions about the group's positioning on export bans and environmental justice. Continue Reading→ The post In My Opinion: Globally responsible recycling is essential appeared first on E-Scrap News.
Washington state processors handled far more flat-panel displays than CRT devices in 2020, continuing a trend that began the year before, according to the state’s annual report. The Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority (WMMFA), a stewardship group that manages … Continue Reading→ The post State program tonnage drops by [...]
Waste disposal company MAX Environmental, which has cleaned up several CRT glass stockpiles in recent years, has acquired a waste management company in the South. Pittsburgh-headquartered MAX acquired LEI, Inc., which provides recycling and waste disposal services, according to a … Continue Reading→ The post Hazardous waste firm acquires Gulf [...]
Here’s a look at which processing facilities have recently attained or renewed their data destruction and recycling industry certifications. Continue Reading→ The post Certification Scorecard: July 15, 2021 appeared first on E-Scrap News.
Electronics recycling and ITAD company Regency Technologies will receive some high-profile exposure via the Science Channel and Discovery this month. The Emmy-nominated “Tomorrow’s World Today” show is set to explore the topic of electronics recycling for its Season 4 premiere. … Continue Reading→ The post Processor to be featured in [...]
Used device marketplace Back Market began offering device protection plans through a deal with Asurion, a tech insurance company that acquired repair firm uBreakiFix in 2019. Bill Morris, founder of Blue Star Recyclers, joined e-Stewards in a part-time role to … Continue Reading→ The post News from e-Stewards, the Northeast [...]
In the U.S., it’s estimated that 25 kg (per capita) of electronics are placed on the market each year. Consumers generate 19.4 kg (also per capita) of e-waste. Of that, only a quarter of e-waste is collected. You want to start an electronics recycling program in your city or town, [...]
