Growth of an ‘action agent’
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Taking the wheel
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Scavengers threaten economics of formal recycling
Device scavenging is hampering formalized electronics recycling efforts in Europe, and a new study concludes there is little established processors...
Standard to recognize solid state data destruction
Solid state device data erasure is slated be added to the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) certification standard. Electronics...
Study sheds light on needlestick injuries at MRFs
The hazards of needles to MRF sorters are well recognized, but new research puts an estimate to just how many...
ISRI group pursuing grading system for reusable devices
A committee at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has begun a project to write specifications for electronics destined for...
Project probes recovered film market potential
Film collected by retailers could be recycled into a number of additional product types, but contamination will likely stifle end-market...
Millions set aside for recycling loans in one state
The Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center will help direct $5 million in loans to boost recycling through a partnership with the...
Quantifying environmental benefits of recycled plastic
Researchers have calculated substantial upsides from making products out of recycled PET, HDPE and PP instead of prime plastics. For...
Quantifying environmental benefits of recycled plastic
Researchers have calculated substantial upsides from making products out of recycled PET, HDPE and PP instead of prime plastics. For...
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