Making India’s Digital Growth Sustainable
There is increased demand for cloud storage which can be attributed to increased internet usage, private sector investment in big data, etc.
Category: Waste Disposal Issues
Challenges and Concerns surrounding the virtual conduct of the upcoming Basel Convention Conference of the Parties
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Secretariat of the Basel Convention* recently announced that the Bureau of the Basel Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) determined it not feasible to organize the upcoming face-to-face meeting June 22-25, 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland. Rather, the Bureau has decided the meeting will be conducted “by electronic means”. This will be historically the first time a Basel OEWG will be organized in a virtual setting, and this decision raised several issues and questions among Basel Parties, observers and stakeholders.
MARINE PLASTIC LITTER UPDATE: OECD Harmonization of Basel Plastics Amendments
The results of harmonizing the OECD import-export control system negotiations could have far-reaching impacts on U.S. plastics waste and scrap trade.
E-Scrap 2019 Conference: Plenary Session II “Where Things Stand in Asia”
Do not miss Plenary Session II: “Where Things Stand in Asia”, where Sean Magann, Global VP of SRS is one of four scheduled to present on this topic.
Processing Recyclables: The Impacts of China’s Waste Import Restrictions
When China implemented the ban on the flow of materials, this entirely upended the U.S. recycling market. This article reviews the impacts of these changes.
Marine Plastic Litter and Recent Actions Taken Under the Basel Convention
In an effort to combat the issue of plastic marine litter, Parties to the Basel Convention (187 countries) recently adopted an amendment to the Annexes.
GUIDE: How to Responsibly Dispose of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Are you an OEM or distributor of non-reusable devices? Here is a list of what you should and shouldn’t do with devices that contain lithium-ion batteries.
A Closer Look: Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-waste
Li-ion batteries are popular due to their design, energy density and longevity. Look closer at their future life, and how to dispose of them responsibly.
Closing the Loop: Global Trends in E-waste
E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in both developed and developing countries – albeit at different rates per region.
A Recap of E-Scrap 2018
It was 16 years ago when SRS representatives walked the halls of the Rosen Centre in Orlando for the very first E-Scrap Conference. With a few hundred attendees it was clear the e-waste industry was starting to see rapid growth in demand. Today this event has evolved to be one of the biggest annual conferences…