Within the electronics recycling industry, a lot of attention is paid to e-Stewards certification because it is one of the most identifying factors looked for by a business when it is searching for a reliable provider of e-waste disposal. But, how is this prestigious certification earned and why is it one of the most important certifications in the field? The Steps to Earning e-Stewards Certification There are ten stages required to earn a certification through e-Stewards and the process typically takes a year to complete. The most challenging steps are […]
On June 22, 2011, the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA) was introduced to Congress, but as of this writing, it has yet to be enacted. Liquid Technology is a supporter of this Act because it targets a number of issues that currently remain unaddressed in the electronics recycling industry. With more than 3.1 million tons of e-waste being produced in the United States alone on a yearly basis, electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the country, yet only about 12% of this waste is recycled. What makes matters […]