The weighted scrap circuit board index dipped below $7.00 per pound for the first time in nearly three years, with the May average of the index sinking to $6.87 per pound. May’s scrap circuit board index value is down 3.6 percent from April’s estimate and down 7.8 percent from May 2012. Year-to-date, the index is . . . Read More
The weighted average value of precious and base metals in circuit board scrap took a steep dive in April, losing 7 percent of its value from the previous month. The scrap circuit board index has declined every month since the beginning of the year and now sits at $7.12 per pound, versus $7.98 in January. . . . Read More
The United States produces up to 50 million tons of e-waste each year. Of this, only 20-25% is recycled safely and responsibly. The other 75% ends up in landfills. As a direct consequence, hazardous materials found in this waste routinely contaminate our air and water supplies. By safely and responsibly recycling your e-waste, you can help protect your . . . Read More
Gina McCarthy, the newly-nominated chief of the EPA, has occupied state-level positions where she sought to increase recycling rates and helped launched a new e-scrap program. During her career, she has also shown openness to produce responsibility measures, has a record of supporting recycling initiatives, and has been described as a friend of the industry. To . . . Read More
Windfield Alloy of Atkinson, NH generously donated funds for 3 Inti players to attend a vacation soccer camp at the Sportszone in Derry, NH. This is not the first time that Windfield has reached out to Inti. Last year, Inti brought a team of U11 players down to Derry for a friendly scrimmage against a U11 team . . . Read More
China has recently announced its plan to move towards a “circular economy,” meaning an economy which attempts to strike a balance between economic development and environmental and resource protection. This change is expected to have a huge impact on the global recycling industry. Specifically, with this new pledge, China expects to strengthen its environmental regulations and to . . . Read More
As of mid-February, e-scrap bills are becoming a popular topic for legislation across the U.S. In fact, e-scrap bills make up about 28 percent of all recycling legislation introduced in 2013 legislative sessions and a total of 12 states have introduced e-scrap legislation, with several states hoping to pass a statewide electronics recycling program. To learn . . . Read More
Windfield Alloy is proud to announce that it is a member of MassRecycle, the statewide coalition of business leaders and supporters who make an outstanding effort and commitment to sustainability and waste reduction. MassRecylce has been advocating for and educating the public, policy makers, and legislators about recycling and waste reduction for over two decades. . . . Read More
The new research center will be called the Critical Materials Institute (CMI) and will bring together leading researchers from academia, the private sector and four DOE national laboratories. This new group will “leverage … existing research programs into a larger, coordinated effort designed to eliminate materials criticality as an impediment to the commercialization of clean energy . . . Read More
A new law will take affect on January 24, 2013 affecting e-waste. Manufacturers of covered devices must establish, conduct, and manage a plan to collect, transport, and recycle a quantity of covered devices equal to the manufacturer’s market share responsibility. Manufacturers must provide for the free collection and recycling of covered devices for Pennsylvania consumers. . . . Read More