Electronics recycling

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Trade groups look for uses for recycled CRT glass

An electronics and a recycling trade group are looking for ways to reuse recycled cathode ray tube (CRT) glass from computer monitors and television sets, with a US$10,000 prize for the best proposal.

By Grant Gross | 01 April, 2013 19:16

Tags: Mario Rosato, Nulife Glass Processing, Components, Robert Kirby, displays, Consumer Electronics Association, environment, Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Electronics recycling
E-waste firm convicted of falsely promising to recycle in the US

Electronic waste recycling firm Executive Recycling has been convicted of multiple crimes, including environmental violations related to illegal disposal of e-waste overseas, mail and wire fraud, and smuggling and obstruction, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.

By Grant Gross | 21 December, 2012 21:57

Tags: U.S. Department of Justice, legal, Executive Recycling, Tor Olson, environment, Brandon Richter, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Criminal, Electronics recycling, John Walsh
Apple drops, Wipro tops Greenpeace rankings

First-time surprise entrant Wipro tops the list of rankings in the 18th edition of the Greenpeace "Guide to Greener Electronics," with Apple dropping two spots to sixth compared to last year's study.

By Agam Shah | 19 November, 2012 05:06

Tags: Apple, hardware systems, tablets, wipro, iPad, environment, Greenpeace, Electronics manufacturing, Electronics recycling
How CIOs can help curb e-waste

Many have seen it: that picture of a small child playing in a heap of discarded metal scraps and wires in a Third World country. Images such as these have raised awareness about a fact of life in the computer era that's tainting corporate brands and creating a huge environmental problem: electronic waste.

By Candace Labelle | 25 October, 2011 03:33

Tags: Electronics recycling, CIO role, IT management, environment
New EU proposals on e-waste to help consumers recycle

All but the smallest electronics retailers in Europe could soon be required to take back unwanted electronics under new measures aimed at reducing e-waste.

By Jennifer Baker | 05 October, 2011 00:06

Tags: Electronics recycling, regulation, legislation, government, environment