Electronics Recycling
HR 6252 - Responsible Electronics Recycling Act
With the introduction of HR 6252 - the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act - the U.S. government is taking an important step to end the dumping electronic waste on developing countries and to promote recycling jobs at home. This report provides a summary of the legislation and response from politicians and environmental stakeholders.
Business Opportunities in the Electronics Recycling Sector
With electronics recycling growing rapidly, there are several business models that have emerged, including collection, consolidation, transportation, primary recycling, and secondary recycling.
Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES)
In Ontario, a not-for-profit organization oversees the collection and recycling of e-waste, through Ontario Electronic Stewardship.
Cell Phone Recycling Programs Designed to Motivate
Various programs are emerging to help promote the recycling of cell phones, including Recycle My Cell and Gazelle.
Electronics Recycling Collection Index for 2010 Reveals Collection Decrease
National Center for Electronics Recycling has released its fifth annual per capita collection index (PCCI), which measures collection volumes of used electronic equipment in six electronics recycling programs in the U.S.
Illegal E-Waste Scandal in the UK
The UK-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) http://www.eia-international.org has released a report reviewing the failure of current e-waste export controls. The report comes as a result of EIA’s 18-month undercover operation into “the illegal underbelly of the trade.”
Scandal of UK’s Illegal e-Waste Trade Exposed
A new report from Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) investigators probes the illegal export of waste cathode ray tubes (CRTs). It has discovered a "highly lucrative international e-waste black market involving many players at every level, from small-time electronic brokers to large organisations, local councils and even major central Government institutions."
Recycling of PCs and Related Accessories in the United States
This report identifies recycling rates for PCs and accessories in the U.S. during 2010. It also looks at high level challenges facing this hugely important industry.
Intermediate Bulk Containers for Recycling Material Sortation
Intermediate Bulk Containers for Recycling Material Sortation
Electronics Recycling in British Columbia
British Columbia has developed a model electronics recycling program, funded by environmental handling fees paid by consumers when they purchase new electronics devices covered by the program.
DecaBDE Resources
DecaBDE use has generated a storm of controversy, especially with respect to pallet usage. Its usage has been less contentious in the recycling industry, but is scheduled for elimination by 2013.
The Electronics Recycling Hierarchy
Electronics recycling operations look to maximize revenue from processing e-waste such as old computers, cell phones and other devices by utilizing a hierarchical approach to product and material recovery. Typically, reuse is the most profitable approach, while at the end of the scale, incineration is the least attractive.
What Is Electronic Waste
E-Waste is the waste stream created by electronics products. Because many of these products contain toxic materials, how e-waste is processed is extremely important.
Computer Recycling
Most computer equipment becomes outdated anywhere from one to five years after its purchase. This puts a burden on consumers to try and properly dispose of old equipment lying around the house. So, what are the different avenues that we can use to get rid of all this equipment properly?
Electronics Shredders
This article provides an overview of electronics shredders for electronics recycling operations.
New York State Registered Electronic Equipment Manufacturers and Brands
Many companies have registered with New York's state electronic equipment recycling program. A list of registered companies and brands has been supplied by New York's Environmental Conservation Department.
Illinois Electronic Products Recycling & Reuse Act
Electronics Recycling Is Making Gains, Says EPA
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Summary of HR 6252, The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act
This proposed bill's purpose is to create a new section of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, that prohibits the export of “restricted electronic waste” from the U.S. to developing nations.
The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act
The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act is designed to prevent the dumping of electronics in developing countries where it poses health and environmental risks, while promoting jobs in the United States.
National Task Force for Electronics Stewardship
The Obama Administration has released its “National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship” – a strategy for the responsible electronic design, purchasing, management and recycling that will promote the burgeoning electronics recycling market and jobs of the future here at home. The announcement includes the first voluntary commitments made by Dell, Sprint and Sony to EPA’s industry partnership aimed at promoting environmentally sound management of used electronics. The
Illinois SB 2016 - The Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act
The Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act has been ammended in Illinois, expanding affected products from 4 to 17, stiffening fines, and promoting free residential recycling programs.