Compliance Standards @ITAD_Research

Regulatory tailwinds helping #ITAD: #UK’s #WEEE reform levels the playing field, while key U.S. state laws in #Texas and #Oregon are streamlining repair operations, and bills in Illinois and New York expand the pool of mandated e-waste feedstock. compliancestandards.com/2025/08/issue-…

most significant positive trend is Mainstreaming of the Secondary Market. The legitimization of refurbished goods is accelerating through OEM validation (@Samsung adding premium foldables to its certified line) compliancestandards.com/9bsr (#ComplianceStandards)

The #ITAD and #electronics #recycling sectors are enjoying strong tailwinds from policy and secondary markets, to infrastructure. However, this momentum is tempered by emerging competitive pressures and inherent risks. compliancestandards.com/2025/08/issue-…

The biggest trend in the PC market in 2024 per Bob O'Donnell was the rise of AI-powered PCs (AIPCs). With @intel 's Meteor & Lunar Lake, @AMD 's advancements, and co-pilot PCs, AIPCs are a game-changer. #AI #PCMarket #AIPC #Innovation #TechTrends

Sales of #ARM-based Windows #PCs slower than expected, compatibility issues lingering.But #Snapdragon X products impress, few older x86 apps still struggle to run on ARM. It's improvement over earlier versions but still a concern for some users. more.. zlak.it/PC2025

The IT Asset Disposition (#ITAD) and #electronics #recycling sectors are expected to end this year with solid growth, vs weak 2023. Optimism in sector has been growing as next year (2025) looks even more promising. Full report: compliancestandards.com/e85a

This year, #ITAD and #recycling industry's strong performance was the result of by increased #datacenter #decommissioning, ongoing corporate IT refresh projects, and a steady stream of devices from remote work models. compliancestandards.com/e85a

Market conditions in #ITAD improved with stronger resale values for #servers and steady demand for field services. We see continued challenges—long sales cycles, limited visibility into future demand—but execs still expect significant in 2025 and beyond. compliancestandards.com/e85a

Some growth drivers in #ITAD and #recycling in 2025 include technological shifts like #AI, ongoing #Windows11 rollout, and heightened focus on #ESG compliance. compliancestandards.com/e85a

Analysis: @sage (@sageSE_ITAD) Expands Beyond #ITAD, Breaks into the Break-Fix Market. Acquisition is somewhat unique in Sage’s context because Relectro (@RelectroRepair ) does not operate in Sage’s traditional ITAD space. Analysis here: compliancestandards.com/5eyo

Consultant Lauren Roman on #battery #recycling in #ITAD.

From the #ITAD Academy: Final thought of the day on #K12 #education market. Stakeholders in decision making.

From the #ITAD Academy: Two more thoughts from Tech Defenders' Garry. We have always wondered who calls the shots in the education sector? The school itself? school district, county, state? Who really? - check the two videos:

More #ESG leaders are being hired, and most companies have elevated the ESG oversight to the CxO, including Chief Sustainability Officer. More here: compliancestandards.com

#Climate #regulations are for $$ #investors to access data on risk their investments face related to climate. The #laws are also designed to inform other stakeholders like employees, community, etc, on company's own impact. More here: compliancestandards.com

With rapidly deteriorating #climate, pressure is mounting on corporations to address their own #EnvironmentalImpact. Several regulations, passed or under consideration, aim at forcing companies to be transparent,lower climate impact. How this impact #ITAD compliancestandards.com

SK tes (@SKtesnews) is undergoing transition with several challenges, including branding, frequent ownership changes, including recent acquisition by @SKecoplant, contributed to a high staff turnover rate of 35% in 2021, indicating employee dissatisfaction zlak.to/cs

We note that perhaps the most obvious challenge, and the most visible to outsiders, is SK tes (@SKtesnews) branding transition that may be causing some confusion. compliancestandards.com

Compliance Standards also releases assessment on SK tes (@SKtesnews) looking at its continued brand transition and #HR challenges compliancestandards.com

Some of @CascadeAssets challenges are of operational nature. In addition to market-specific weaknesses such as a 14% year-over-year decline in resale revenue, the increase in refurbished and resold devices has likely put strains on resources. (#itad). compliancestandards.com