Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs

Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs As technology trade tensions between China and the U.S. escalate, bans on trading minerals used in producing LED screens, semiconductors, chips and batteries are again putting the recycling sector in the spotlight.  Continue Reading→ The post Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs appeared first on E-Scrap News.

Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade

Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade With just weeks to go before new e-scrap trading regulations take effect worldwide, companies are feeling cautiously optimistic that trade disruption will be softer than it could have been.  Continue Reading→ The post Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade appeared first […]

Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs

Although the potential effects – or even the likelihood – of threatened U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada are yet unknown, they’ve focused attention on the trade dynamics among the North American neighbors, including in post-consumer plastics.Continue Reading→ Source: Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs

Industry views are mixed as tariff threat looms

As the January inauguration approaches – and with it the prospect of hefty tariffs on Mexico and Canada –  industry reaction to potential impact is mixed. However, market participants largely agree that the implementation of such tariffs remains far from certain.  Continue Reading→ Source: Industry views are mixed as tariff threat looms

Study: E-plastics additives present in home goods

A recent study has focused public attention on household products containing plastic that the authors suggest was recovered from electronics, raising safety concerns about chemicals contained within the recycled content.Continue Reading→ Source: Study: E-plastics additives present in home goods

Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs

Although the potential effects – or even the likelihood – of threatened U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada are yet unknown, they’ve focused attention on the trade dynamics among the North American neighbors, including in post-consumer plastics.Continue Reading→ Source: Import, export trends highlight risks of tariffs