One major universal request in the recycling industry is for more transparency, and a new startup is turning these requests into actions. Founded by former U.S. EPA staff members, Anna-Marie Cook and Bill Robertson, Kamilo Inc. was developed in late 2019 and focuses on the goal of increasing the value of recycled resin by using…
One important aspect of the ITAD industry is reducing the amount of e-waste we generate each year, and one way to accomplish this is through the resale of used electronics. Repairing and refurbishing old electronics extends the devices’ lifecycles and prevents manufacturers from having to use more raw materials to make more. However, in order…
As online retail continues to grow. So does the need for better reverse logistics to handle the influx of customer return. A recent report from Cerasis, a leading transportation management company, found the costs of reverse logistics exceed $750 billion per year, with up to 30 percent of all products ordered online being returned. While…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent logistics, electronic waste and technology news that HOBI’s blog reported on during the week 9/03-9/07. Freight Disruptions put pressure on electronic processors The freight industry is currently experiencing the “perfect storm,” thanks to a combination of rising logistics charges, a severe lack of drivers and the unenthusiastic…
For some time, electronic processors have seen higher freight rates as a result of a tight trucking market. Resource Recycling explains that a shortage of drivers, new regulations and rising fuel costs are contributing have created the ‘perfect storm’ in the freight industry, which has rippled across the wider recycling industry. “We have been noticing…
Often when people hear the term “reverse,” synonyms like “return,” “retreat,” or “retread,” are often thought of. There has just always seemed to be a negative connotation attached to the word. And for many logistics and supply chain professionals, reverse logistics has been regarded as a less-than-ideal option. However, in today’s era of the fickle…