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March 3, 2021

Making India’s Digital Growth Sustainable

by Sims Media

There is increased demand for cloud storage which can be attributed to increased internet usage, private sector investment in big data, etc.

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Posted in: E-Waste (WEEE) Recycling, Global ITAD Solutions, IT Asset Disposition, Sustainability, Waste Disposal Issues
May 29, 2020

Challenges and Concerns surrounding the virtual conduct of the upcoming Basel Convention Conference of the Parties

by SRS Media

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.

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Posted in: OEM Compliance, Waste Disposal Issues
January 22, 2020

MARINE PLASTIC LITTER UPDATE: OECD Harmonization of Basel Plastics Amendments

by SRS Media

The results of harmonizing the OECD import-export control system negotiations could have far-reaching impacts on U.S. plastics waste and scrap trade.

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Posted in: OEM Compliance, Sustainability, Waste Disposal Issues
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August 19, 2019

E-Scrap 2019 Conference: Plenary Session II “Where Things Stand in Asia”

by SRS Media

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.

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Posted in: E-Waste (WEEE) Recycling, Waste Disposal Issues
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August 13, 2019

Processing Recyclables: The Impacts of China’s Waste Import Restrictions

by SRS Media

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.

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Posted in: E-Waste (WEEE) Recycling, Waste Disposal Issues
May 28, 2019

Marine Plastic Litter and Recent Actions Taken Under the Basel Convention

by SRS Media

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.

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Posted in: Sustainability, Waste Disposal Issues
May 23, 2019

GUIDE: How to Responsibly Dispose of Lithium-Ion Batteries

by SRS Media

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.

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Posted in: E-Waste (WEEE) Recycling, Waste Disposal Issues
May 21, 2019

A Closer Look: Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-waste

by SRS Media

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.

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Posted in: E-Waste (WEEE) Recycling, Waste Disposal Issues
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January 22, 2019

Closing the Loop: Global Trends in E-waste

by SRS Media

E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in both developed and developing countries – albeit at different rates per region.

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Posted in: E-Waste (WEEE) Recycling, Waste Disposal Issues
October 31, 2018

A Recap of E-Scrap 2018

by SRS Media

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…

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Posted in: E-Waste (WEEE) Recycling, Global ITAD Solutions, IT Asset Disposition, OEM Compliance, Sustainability, Waste Disposal Issues
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