CRT glass 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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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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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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Electronic Recyclers International Introduces North America to Groundbreaking Glass Recycling Technology
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has received approval by the State of California to utilize a technology system for the recycling of glass from old televisions, computer monitors and cathode ray tubes (CRTs). Glass has long been a challenge for recyclers of electronics, but ERI’s new ...
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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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EA: Four new materials set for quality protocols project
The Environment Agency has announced the four new materials that will form part of its Quality Protocols project which aims to define end-of-waste criteria for waste streams. The four materials are the following: Treated ash from the incineration of poultry litter, feathers and straw, which can be re-used as a fertiliser, substituting inorganic fertilisers; Non-virgin wood from ...
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EMC, EDF and InnoCentive Announce Winners of Eco-Challenge to Improve Tracking of E-Waste
InnoCentive, Inc., the pioneer in open innovation, crowdsourcing, and prize competitions, EMC Corporation, and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today announced the successful conclusion of an Eco-Challenge aimed at finding solutions for tracking shipments of used electronic components and subsystems and ensuring that they are disposed of responsibly. The winning ideas are the first step in ...
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EPA Settlement with the City of Buffalo Protects Residents from Hazardous Waste and Materials
Under the terms of an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the City of Buffalo will host nine community recycling events to collect fluorescent light bulbs, electronic waste, and household hazardous waste from city residents. This program will reduce the likelihood of exposure by residents to harmful chemicals found in these products, while also reducing the amount of waste ...
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Geep moves to Laval and becomes a major recovery hub for Eastern Canada
GEEP (Global Electric Electronic Processing), a company specializing in the management of electronics, telecommunications and any end-of-life electrical equipment, is now in Laval. GEEP just moved to Laval to support the strong growth in its recycling activities, which have increased from 1 million to 12 million pounds of material per year since 1998. By moving into a 77,000-square foot ...
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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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Extended Producer Responsibility and the e-waste problem
The practice of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is picking up steam, most notably in the information technology industry. A growing number of companies are taking on greater levels of responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products - from point of manufacturing through to end of the life recycling. E-waste recycling is taking off, but obstacles remain to its widespread ...
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