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Updated on: August 7, 2024 / 12:58 PM EDT / CBS News
London - The U.K.'s Royal Mint, the country's official coinmaker, has opened a factory that will extract gold from e-waste to reduce its reliance on traditional mining and encourage more sustainable practices.
"The factory underpins our commitment to using sustainable precious metals and providing a new source of high quality, recovered gold," Sean Millard, Chief Growth Officer at The Royal Mint, said in a statement. "It allows us to reduce our reliance on mined materials and is another example of how we're working to decarbonise our operations." MORE…
Pretty funny - It takes the gold of more than 100 sticks of ram to make a coin the size of a penny.
Michaela Barnett, University of Virginia; Leidy Klotz, University of Virginia; Patrick I. Hancock, University of Virginia, and Shahzeen Attari, Indiana University
Sun, July 28, 2024 at 10:06 AM EDT
In our research on waste behavior, sustainability, engineering design and decision making, we examine what U.S. residents understand about the efficacy of different waste management strategies and which of those strategies they prefer. In two nationwide surveys in the U.S. that we conducted in October 2019 and March 2022, we found that people overlook waste reduction and reuse in favor of recycling. We call this tendency recycling bias and reduction neglect. Read More…
Published: July 3, 2024
Updated: July 3, 2024
by Marissa Heffernan E-Scrap News
Legislative sessions are winding down for the summer. Some bills covering electronics and batteries made it across the finish line this year, while others stalled out. Here’s a roundup of what happened.
Extended producer responsibility for batteries passed for the first time in Illinois, while updates to existing laws passed in Vermont and Wisconsin. Vermont’s legislation expanded the type of batteries the program covers to include rechargeable batteries and battery-containing products. The bill in Wisconsin changed how manufacture targets are set, expanded to cover more peripherals and increased registration fees.
Bills updating or introducing EPR for batteries failed in Connecticut, Minnesota and Washington. A bill creating grants for battery recycling education also failed in Wisconsin.
Three more bills that would have changed electronics EPR programs failed in Hawai’i, Maryland and Minnesota.
There were more than 20 right-to-repair electronics bills introduced this year. So far, 11 have failed, eight are still active and three passed. READ MORE…
Story by Leslie Sattler
Imagine a world where your old phone or laptop doesn't end up clogging a landfill but instead gets a new lease on life.
That's the promise of an exciting breakthrough from researchers at the University of Washington, according to Anthropocene Magazine.
The heart of an electronic device is the circuit board. These boards are made of tough plastics that make them difficult to recycle. As a result, hundreds of thousands of tons of circuit boards get dumped in landfills each year as gadgets become obsolete. Burning this e-waste to recover valuable metals creates toxic pollution that harms our air, soil, and water.
The UW researchers solved this problem by replacing the typical epoxy plastic in circuit boards with a special material called a vitrimer. When heated, vitrimers can flow and form new bonds, allowing them to be recycled repeatedly without losing integrity. READ MORE…
Updated: June 13, 2024
by Marissa Heffernan
ESG Reporting Takes OFF!
After a rebrand earlier this year to focus on environmental, social and governance reporting, Sunnking Sustainable Solutions in New York released its first ESG report, laying the groundwork for short- and long-term goals and reporting on its 2023 numbers.
The 40-page report aims to “openly communicate our sustainability journey, outlining our objectives, achievements and plans that will foster ongoing enhancements in our environmental efforts,” it stated.
The company rebranded in the spring specifically to reflect the wider suite of services it offers beyond asset recovery and to emphasize four areas of services: ITAD, asset recovery, data destruction and environmental, social and governance reporting. It also announced that it planned to release its first ESG report.
Thursday, 09 May 2024 10:45 AM ACCESSWIRE
Discover how Computer Recycling in Chevy Chase, MD leads the way in environmentally sustainable solutions for managing electronic waste (e-waste). Learn about their commitment to ethical disposal practices, cutting-edge recycling facilities, data security protocols, and two decades of industry expertise.
CHEVY CHASE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / As spring brings about the annual ritual of cleaning and decluttering, Computer Recycling in Chevy Chase, MD emerges as the foremost solution for responsibly managing electronic waste (e-waste). With a commitment to environmental sustainability and early adoption of innovations in recycling practices, the firm sets the standard for conscientious disposal of obsolete desktops, laptops & electronics.
In an era where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, the disposal of electronic devices presents a significant environmental challenge. Rapid advancements in the tech sector shorten the lifespan of devices, and with a higher rate of equipment disposal, the amount of electronics being discarded improperly also rises. Furthermore, e-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium which can pose serious risks to both public health and the environment if not handled properly. Recognizing this pressing issue, Computer Recycling has dedicated itself to providing ethical, efficient, and eco-friendly solutions for electronic waste management. READ MORE
by Marissa Heffernan escrap news
As Microsoft prepares to end support for a huge number of Windows 10 devices, the Public Interest Research Group has started a petition to extend the support period for the operating system.
Microsoft plans to stop providing security updates for Windows 10 in 2025. According to the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), an NGO focused on consumer protection, public health and transportation, up to 400 million of the 1 billion Windows 10 devices still in use will be affected.
PIRG recently delivered 20,000 petition signatures to the company calling for Microsoft to extend support to prevent the devices from entering the waste stream. MORE…
https://resource-recycling.com/e-scrap
Published: October 11, 2023
Updated: October 11, 2023
by Marissa Heffernan
Recycling companies big and small can benefit from publicly sharing their environmental, social and governance strategies, no matter how complicated the process might seem at first.
At the 2023 E-Scrap and E-Reuse Conference held in New Orleans Sept. 18-20, industry experts gave advice on how to get started with environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports and why they matter for everyone.
The Sept. 19 session, “Leveraging Your ESG Expertise,” brought together as panelists Natalie Betts, assistant vice president of sustainability for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI); Curt Greeno, president of Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations; and Naomi Manahan, senior operations program manager for Reverse Logistics Group Americas. Corey Dehmey, executive director of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), moderated.
The idea of making ESG plans has been taking hold in the industry, the speakers agreed, and requests for such plans will only continue to rise. READ MORE…
Updated: September 18, 2023
by Marissa Heffernan eScrap News
California’s right-to-repair bill for electronics awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, and supporters are lauding the years of work it took to get to this point.
Jenn Engstrom, state director of the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), called the bill’s passage a “victory for every Californian” in a press release.
“We can thank the scrappy group of tinkerers, consumers, environmentalists and small business owners who came together to take on the tech industry and win back the right to fix our own stuff,” she said. “When you buy something, you should be able to do what you want with it.”
The California Assembly passed the bill on Sept. 12 with a 65-1 vote, and after the Senate concurred on Sept. 13, it went to the governor’s desk.
By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.
Tech companies haven’t always made it easy for consumers to repair their products. Without the manuals, parts, and tools we need, there aren’t many options available, and lobbying paid for by many big companies has worked to keep it that way.
Thankfully, the right-to-repair movement has picked up momentum over the past couple of years, putting pressure on giants like Apple, Samsung, Google. READ MORE>>>
Published: May 10, 2023
Updated: May 12, 2023
by Marissa Heffernan
California e-scrap recyclers could see a boost to their state payments under a proposed rate increase motivated by high inflation and other factors.
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) adjusts the amounts paid to recyclers to cover the average net costs of collecting and recycling covered products. Due to the passage of SB 1215 in 2022, that will occur on an annual basis instead of every other year, starting in 2023.
Under California’s Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Program, the oldest regulated statewide e-scrap recycling program in the country, consumers pay point-of-sale fees for electronics with screens. The state then redistributes that money to e-scrap companies that are part of the program when they properly collect and recycle covered electronics.
From Edie:
E-waste is the world’s fastest-growing waste stream, and efforts have been made to turn the tide by promoting the green credentials of second-hand goods. But could the market’s growth reach unprecedented levels for another reason – the rising cost of living? LEARN MORE….
From KBC Channel 1
Management of it is a priority. Learn more from this important video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKVSZ56NArY
Updated: November 17, 2022
by Dan Leif E-Scrap News
Leaders from Dell, Google and Samsung laid out details this week on how their companies are building strategies around repair, device longevity and more.
The tech company representatives were brought together for a panel at the 2022 E-Reuse Conference, held Nov. 14 through Nov. 16 in Denver. All said they are focusing on efforts that move well beyond simply collecting end-of-life products for recycling. READ MORE…
From Wired - SIMON HILL
SEP 28, 2022 7:00 AM
WE ALL LOVE shiny new electronics. But every new smartphone or laptop comes with baggage. Weighing climate dread, terrible conditions for workers, energy usage, and worries over hellish e-waste graveyards can quickly kill your excitement about shopping for a new gadget. None of us wants to be complicit, but what can you do if these issues concern you?
Sadly, there’s no easy way to find ethically manufactured and eco-friendly electronics. But there are things you can do to reduce any negative impact your purchases may have. Here are a few ideas we've compiled—with the help of Tom Bryson, tech specialist at Ethical Consumer, a UK magazine that ranks brands based on a variety of categories, from environmental reporting to worker's rights. READ MORE…
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The ocean is more than just a mysterious and beautiful place that sparks the imagination. Scientists say that approximately 50 to 80-percent of the earth’s oxygen production comes from our oceans. A variety of marine life requires a clean ocean to breathe and thrive. Today, the world’s oceans are facing unprecedented danger due to various issues, including overfishing, pollution, oil spills, and more. Climate change is also affecting ocean animals and the cleanliness of the sea. Whether you want to save the whales or just do your part to keep the oceans cleaner, there are several things we can all do at home to promote a cleaner, safer oceanic environment. Read on to discover ways to help protect the ocean and save marine life, all from your own home.
By: Daniel Hall Daniel Hall is an experienced digital marketer, author and world traveler.
The relevance of recycling and its good influence extends beyond forests and land, particularly to the sea and oceans, which are particularly polluted due to all (e-) waste flowing into the water.
Laptops, desktops, gaming computers - new or computer recycling near me, with or without corporate pickup. Graphics card prices are coming down.
GPU prices are finally coming down after being stuck in an upward trajectory for the past year or so. According to prices on various Indian retailers, and more widely, around the world, GPU prices have started falling when compared to the past few weeks.
And there is still more to come – prices of some popular graphics cards are still over 25% more than the maximum retail prices set by the manufacturers.