environmentalism

American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, watchdog report says

ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press

HANOI, Vietnam — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report by an environmental watchdog.

The Seattle-based Basel Action Network, or BAN, said last week that a two-year investigation found at least 10 U.S. companies exporting used electronics to Asia and the Middle East, in what it says is a "hidden tsunami" of electronic waste.

"This new, almost invisible tsunami of e-waste, is taking place ... padding already lucrative profit margins of the electronics recycling sector while allowing a major portion of the American public's and corporate IT equipment to be surreptitiously exported to and processed under harmful conditions in Southeast Asia," the report said. READ MORE…

Private Equity Investors Continue to See the Potential in ITAD and Ecycling with Major Investment

The global ITAD market was valued at $18 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $41 billion by 2032, a CAGR of nearly 11 percent

DMD Systems Recovery, a provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD) services, has received a majority equity investment from Tailwind Capital.

DMD’s ITAD services include data center decommissioning, asset auditing, secure data wiping, deinstallation, lease return management, and secure disposal for large enterprises, including Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, healthcare providers, technology companies, government agencies, and multinational firms across 50 countries.

By John McNulty

With the growth of data centers and use of technology, e-waste is accumulating at higher rates every year

Lawmakers focus on electronics recycling potential

Published: July 24, 2025
Updated: July 24, 2025
by Colin Staub

During a Congressional hearing last week, lawmakers expressed enthusiasm for bolstering the U.S. electronics recycling industry as one tool in strengthening the nation’s critical minerals supply lines.

The hearing, titled “Beyond the Blue Bin: Forging a Federal Landscape for Recycling Innovation and Economic Growth,” was held July 16 before the Environment Subcommittee of the House Energy & Commerce Committee. It addressed several segments of the U.S. recycling industry, including electronics processing. LEARN MORE…

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TE To Sponsor Girls Rock NC Summer Camp

Triangle Ecycling is donating to a youth benefit festival in Durham Central Park on August 10th -- all proceeds will support our summer camp and youth programming efforts.

Girls Rock NC is a youth-centered organization dedicated to building community and power among girls, transgender youth, and gender expansive youth through musical collaboration, political education for social change, and creative expression.

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Triangle Ecycling to Sponsor 46th annual Festival for the Eno

We’re excited to announce the 46th annual Festival for the Eno. Immerse yourself with live music, a juried craft show, food, and fun on the river. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss our amazing lineup of musicians headlined by Dom Flemons, Empire Strikes Brass, Dr. Bacon, and Shirlette Ammons!

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The Eno River Association

The Eno River Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1966 with a mission to protect the natural, cultural and historic resources of the Eno River basin in northern Durham and Orange counties.

The Association has protected over 7,800 acres of natural and working lands and has helped create five local, state, and regional nature parks, including Eno River State Park, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, West Point on the Eno City Park, Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve, and Little River Regional Park. The Association continues to acquire land and secure easements, as well as provide stewardship, education programs, and the annual Festival on the Eno to inspire others to prioritize our local, natural resources.