WEEE reform targets reuse frameworks

WEEE reform targets reuse frameworks

EU plans to rewrite e-waste legislation could bring long-overdue recognition for imaging consumables and equipment remanufacturers, as new targets put reuse and lifecycle thinking at the heart of compliance. The European Commission is preparing a major overhaul of...
Illegal e-waste shipments spark crackdown

Illegal e-waste shipments spark crackdown

Authorities in Southeast Asia have seized over 120 containers of illegal e-waste, triggering concern across industries reliant on cross-border shipments of used electronics. Operation Can Opener, a campaign led by the Basel Action Network (BAN) in collaboration with...
AJCR releases 2024 market trends

AJCR releases 2024 market trends

By Koichi Yoshizuka, CEO, QRIE Ltd. The Japan Cartridge Remanufacturers Association (AJCR) has released its latest statistics for 2024, reaffirming the long-term decline in Japan’s remanufactured toner cartridge market. The continued drop in volumes reflects...