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Itochu Allies with US Firm for E-Waste Recycling
24 Mar
Summary
- Itochu forms alliance with US-based Electronic Recyclers International.
- A joint venture, ERI Japan, will focus on IT equipment recycling.
- The move supports Japan's drive for domestic resource recovery.
Japanese trading house Itochu announced a significant capital and business alliance with U.S. Electronic Recyclers International. This partnership aims to enhance electronic waste management within Japan.
The newly formed joint venture, named ERI Japan, will concentrate on the recycling of IT equipment. This initiative aligns with Japan's growing commitment to resource self-sufficiency.
Recent geopolitical tensions have underscored the importance of robust domestic recycling infrastructure. Japan is actively working to establish systems capable of recovering precious metals and other essential materials from discarded electronics.
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