CRT News
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E-Scrap 2014: The latest on the CRT crisis
Discussion of downstream options for CRT glass — and the associated pricing — has consumed the electronics recycling industry for the past year, and at E-Scrap 2014, the CRT debate will get its due treatment. To help clarify the current situation and anticipate where it's headed, the conference will offer a full rundown of the North American processors still standing and those hoping ...
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Johnson Matthey`s new CRT®(+) Diesel Particulate Filter for Stationary Diesel Engines verified by California Air Resources Board
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), Sacramento, Calif., has verified Johnson Matthey’s new CRT®(+) diesel particulate filter (DPF) as a Level 3 Plus system capable of reducing particulate matter (PM) by 85% or greater and not increasing nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions beyond the 2009 limit of 20% of baseline NO2 emissions.As the global pioneer and leader in controlling emissions from ...
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CARB Extends Verification for Johnson Matthey`s CRT® Particulate Filter to Include 13` Diameter Systems for 1994-2006 Engines up to 650 hp The benchmark CRT filter has been used for more than 200,000 retrofits throughout the world
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has extended its verification of the Johnson MattheyCRT® Particulate Filter system to include 13" diameter systems that will work on large bore, high horsepower 1994 to 2006 model year on-road engines up to 650 hp. As the global pioneer and leader in controlling emissions from mobile and stationary sources, Johnson Matthey's CRT® filter has ...
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R2 Response to Mismanagement of CRT Glass by Diversified Recycling.
The Basel Action Network’s (BAN’s) allegations of outrageous mismanagement of CRTs by Sarah’s Trading of Doraville, Georgia again underscores the necessity of effective due diligence when selecting downstream processors for end-of-life electronics. If proven true, the alleged mismanagement shows a complete disregard for workers’ health and safety, the environment, and ...
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United states government reforms wall street
Last week, the Senate of the United States joined with the House of Representatives to adopt legislation reforming financial practices in the Unites States. President Obama signed the legislation on July 21st. Adopted in response to the failure of the financial industry to maintain credit markets in the fall of 2008, the legislation proposed changes in laws and regulation to prevent similar ...
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BP and the Gulf of Mexico - a way forward to restore modern capitalism?
The Caux Round Table (CRT) today described the BP crisis in the Gulf of Mexico as fundamentally a governance failure and called on corporations to take the lead in preventing such failures by embracing a more responsible and moral form of capitalism. CRT Chair Dr Noel Purcell stated that the failure of BP to prevent and, subsequently, to be able to control the massive oil leak from their well in ...
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Carus Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Kelly Frasco to Global Market Manager
Carus Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Kelly Frasco to Global Market Manager for Carus Remediation Technologies (CRT). In her previous position as Director of Sales, Kelly provided technical support and had sales responsibilities for the remediation market in North and South America. Ms. Frasco has over 10 years’ experience specifically in the remediation market and has ...
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JOHNSON MATTHEY INTRODUCES NEW AND IMPROVED LOW-PROFILE CARB VERIFIED CRT®(+) DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM
The redesigned, advanced passive regenerating diesel particulate filter (DPF) system reduces PM by more than 85 percent; HCs and CO by 70 percent; and meets the 2009 CARB NO2 limit of 20 percent Malvern, PA, September 1, 2010—Johnson Matthey, which sets the standard for diesel engine PM emissions control, now offers a new and improved Low-Profile CRT®(+) DPF system that not only ...
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US EPA fines Chino computer recycler for illegally exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong
The US Environmental Protection Agency has fined Jet Ocean Technologies of Chino, Calif., US$10,300 for failing to otify the EPA of an export shipment of cathode ray tubes, commonly known as CRTs, in violation of federal hazardous waste laws. “Electronic recyclers, freight forwarders, and shipping brokers must be aware of the federal regulations required for legally exporting electronic waste,” ...
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EPA orders proper disposal of intercepted electronic waste shipment destined for Vietnam
Metro Metals Corp. and Avista Recycling, Inc. have been ordered to properly dispose of computer waste they attempted to illegally export from Minnesota to Vietnam through the Port of Seattle, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. EPA is simultaneously seeking a $31,600 penalty against the companies for violating federal hazardous waste laws. Metro Metals Corp., a Toronto, ...
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CRT Processor Fined with Safety Violations
Escrap News reports today, CRT processor fined. Kuusakoski Recycling, with locations in Plainfield and Peora, IL and their US Headquarters in Pennsylvania, has been fined by OSHA for safety violations. The processor known for its controversial approach to handling CRT glass has been fined more than $100,000 for an alleged series of worker safety violations cited at its Plainfield, IL. plant. ...
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EPA Settlement with New York Electronics Recycler Protects Public from Potential Lead Exposure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with ECO International, LLC of Vestal, New York, which will ensure the proper disposal of more than 26 million pounds of lead-containing crushed glass. Until 2013, ECO International was a recycler of discarded electronic devices (“electronic waste”), such as older televisions and computer monitors, which can contain ...
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Not only Christo is a master of wrapping!
Unfortunately we have to disappoint you - this artistic installation is not the end result of our activities in Hong Kong. Concealed here is the first assembled refrigerator plant of the largest individual order we have received to date. What is no secret, however, is that on 27.01.2017 all 75 containers will be delivered, meaning that in the following week further plant can also be assembled. ...
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Johnson Matthey’s SCRT® Technology, a Combination SCR and Continuously Regenerating Diesel Particulate Filter, Has Been Proven on Trucks and Automobi
Johnson Matthey’s SCRT® Technology, a Combination SCR and Continuously Regenerating Diesel Particulate Filter, Has Been Proven on Trucks and Automobiles and is Now Gaining Acceptance on Stationary Engines The leader in stationary diesel engine emissions control was the first to patent the technology in the 1980s Audubon, PA, May 20, 2013—Johnson Matthey’s four-way ...
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New CRT recycling plant due to within weeks
A plant which is set to revolutionise the way Cathode Ray Televisions are recycled is weeks away from opening. The plant, operated by Nulife Glass, has created 30 new jobs in the region and once up and running will have the capacity to recycle 2000 TV screens every month. With CRTs a thing of the past as people upgrade to the latest flat-screen models, there are an ever growing number being ...
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Johnson Matthey helps TfL with London`s dust suppressant trial
Johnson Matthey, world leader in the production of catalytic systems for emission control in light and heavy duty vehicles, is supplying its CRT® filter technology and PIO-CAN filter monitor to the tractor currently being used in a dust suppressant trial. Trials are occurring in specific areas of London that have been identified as at risk of exceeding the limit, set by the EU, for fine ...
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New CRT recycling plant due to open within weeks
A plant which is set to revolutionise the way Cathode Ray Televisions are recycled is weeks away from opening. The plant, operated by Nulife Glass, has created 30 new jobs in the region and once up and running will have the capacity to recycle 2000 TV screens every day. With CRTs a thing of the past as people upgrade to the latest flat-screen models, there are an ever growing number being ...
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Michigan Computer Company Owner Sentenced for International Environmental, Counterfeiting Crimes
A Michigan computer company and its owner were sentenced today for trafficking in counterfeit goods and services and violating environmental laws. U.S. District Judge David M. Lawson sentenced Mark Jeffrey Glover, to 30 months in prison and a $10,000 fine, and his company, Discount Computers, Inc. (DCI), a $2 million fine with $10,839 in restitution to Mich. landlord, for trafficking in ...
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NREL earns federal award for sustainable IT practices
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has earned a 2011 Platinum-level Award from the Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC) recognizing NREL’s efforts to help the federal government improve its sustainable practices. NREL achieved the award by tracking lifecycle data for electronic equipment, retiring old CRT monitors and replacing them with LCD ...
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Groups Launch National EPA SmartWay Drayage Program
The Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the launch of the EPA SmartWay Drayage Program, a new goods movement initiative designed to clean up the air in and around our nation's ports. The announcement came at a press conference held earlier today at the Port of Charleston, S.C. The new ...
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