printed circuit boards
Europe’s WEEE regulations might need a rethink
The Brussels-based WEEE Forum says the EU’s collection tracking methodology does not reward repair and reuse efforts.
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Establishing an e-scrap standard
For 14 years, Ohio-based electronics recycler Boardsort has worked to develop an e-scrap pricing standard.
BIR Autumn 2024: Shifting gears in battery metal markets
A combination of regulatory, geopolitical and consumer preference factors have thrown once frenzied battery metals markets into a lower gear.
Transparency, traceability needed in recycled copper supply chain
As new secondary copper smelting and refining capacity ramps up in the U.S., more transparency will be required of scrap suppliers, industry experts say.
ReMA Roundtables: Transparency in copper scrap sourcing
Speakers discuss rising interest in copper scrap.
Aurubis opens secondary smelting facility in Georgia
Once commissioned, the site will be able to process more than 180,000 tons of complex metal-bearing recyclables annually, including circuit boards and copper cables.
Majestic Corp. acquires UK’s Telecycle
Transaction transfers ownership of nonferrous and precious metals recycling facility in Deeside, United Kingdom, from Peter Lai to a company he leads.
Korea Zinc’s copper products earn SGS certification
The company says it recycled byproducts from zinc and lead production and PCBs without purchasing additional copper concentrate.
Shredders expand their plastics footprint
From electronic scrap to bulk shipping bags, shredders are finding new roles in the globally expanding plastic recycling sector.
Aurubis installs scrap sampler in Germany
Metals producer and recycler says its fully automated scrap sampling system uses “cutting-edge” robotics.
Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge accepting applications
The second annual contest invites entrepreneurs, startups and companies to collaborate and accelerate the development of more sustainable products.
