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US scrap exports generate more than $28B in economic activity

US scrap exports generate more than $28B in economic activity

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Washington, has released new, independent data highlighting the role scrap commodities play in U.S. exports. According to the study by John Dunham and Associates, which was released during World Trade Week, U.S. scrap exports generate more than $28 billion in total economic activity.

The data show that approximately 26.36 percent of the scrap…

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Tons of electronic waste thrown out worldwide, this year

Tons of electronic waste thrown out worldwide, this year

Have you thought about what happens with your computer when you throw it out? Get the disturbing electronic waste facts here and get an idea of the devastating effects of e-waste.

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EPA study finds electronics recycling standards are well-implemented

EPA study finds electronics recycling standards are well-implemented

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a study assessing the implementation of e-Stewards and Responsible Recycling Standard for Electronics Recyclers (R2), the two third-party certification programs for electronic scrap recyclers in the United States. The study found that the certification standards are…

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R2 attains ANSI accreditation

R2 attains ANSI accreditation

R2 attains ANSI accreditation

  SERI (Sustainable Electronics Recycling International), Boulder, Colorado, says that as of Sept. 1, 2015, its R2 (Responsible Recycling Practices) standards development process has been accredited by theAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), Washington.

“The accreditation is an affirmation that SERI’s process is consistent with ANSI’s Essential Requirements…

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MasTec Expands Wireless Operation with Acquisition of WesTower Communications, Inc.

MasTec Expands Wireless Operation with Acquisition of WesTower Communications, Inc.

MasTec Expands Wireless Operation with Acquisition of WesTower Communications, Inc.

MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) announced on Oct. 20, 2014 that it has acquired WesTower Communications, Inc. (“WesTower”), a U.S. subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF). WesTower is a telecommunications services firm, focusing on construction and maintenance of communications infrastructure related to…

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New SERI website to promote quality in R2 certification program

New SERI website to promote quality in R2 certification program

New SERI website to promote quality in R2 certification program

SERI has been working to completely redesign and rebuild the SustainableElectronics.org website. When it launches this summer, the new website will include many new or revamped features.  Two new features will enhance the quality of the R2 certification program.

The first is a list of recyclers that do not hold a valid R2 certificate…

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EPEAT removed from federal electronics standards

EPEAT removed from federal electronics standards

EPEAT removed from federal electronics standards

The White House has issued an updated executive order on federal sustainability practices that noticeably leaves out green electronics standard EPEAT. The standard helps promote the recovery and reuse of many types of devices.

Replacing a 2009 executive order “ensuring procurement preference for EPEAT registered electronic products,” the White…

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