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A decade of CAREC

The Canadian Auto Recyclers Environmental Code (CAREC) turned 10 this year and although there weren’t a lot of cakes cut or balloons launched, the industry continues to celebrate this program with every vehicle that is retired and decommissioned… Read full post  » The post A…

Recyclers of the Round Table

Britain, 7th Century AD: In the two hundred years after Rome’s departure from their island, Britons have suffered from a near total collapse of their society. Invaded by Anglo-Saxons, the remaining Celtic peoples are united under the banner… Read full post  » The post Recyclers…

International: Finding common ground

I was recently interviewed by a consultant to the French government doing a formal international poll of how other countries get end-of-life vehicles into the legitimate industry’s hands as opposed to those of the unlicensed underground economy. It… Read full post  » The post International:…

How It Works: Vehicle recycling

Even when a vehicle reaches the end of its life, there’s still value in it. While it’s common for people to say it “goes to the scrapyard,” it actually heads to recycling. Between metal and reusable items, about… Read full post  » The post How…

Consulting Is More Than Giving Advice

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Demand for recycled parts is evolving

As vehicles become more complex, the value and demand for parts salvaged from them is changing. As vehicles and repair techniques become more complex, manufacturers are trending toward OEM certification to ensure proper techniques, data and tools are… Read full post  » The post Demand…

Hitting the Reset Button

Driven by trends in technology and repair techniques, parts recyclers are calling for a new focus on industry forces working together. Whether you’re a new technician entering the automotive world, or you know someone who is – perhaps… Read full post  » The post Hitting…

Hitting the Reset Button

Driven by trends in technology and repair techniques, parts recyclers are calling for a new focus on industry forces working together. Whether you’re a new technician entering the automotive world, or you know someone who is – perhaps… Read full post  » The post Hitting…

Parts Reuse Essential

OEMs want an off-ramp on the Circular Economy For the longest time, auto recyclers have coexisted with manufacturers. But now, we are facing challenges with OEMs and their hot and cold views of our industry. Auto recyclers are… Read full post  » The post Parts…