## NewsBits
There's a **new organization in the U.S. focused on rare earth metal use, recovery and recycling**. The Rare Earth Technology Alliance held its inaugural meeting on Oct. 17 to develop an education and outreach strategy, as well as decide on the new group's focus. A list of founding members can be found [here](http://www.americanchemistry.com/RETA).
**All Green Recycling**, an e-scrap recycling company, has announced a partnership with logistics company **RedOrange LLC** that will focus on managing the disposition of unwanted electronics of government agencies, large companies and developing countries. The new partnership will operate under the name **All Green Global LLC**.
**Connecticut** has put out a call for applications for interested recycling **firms to become approved Covered Electronic Recyclers** for the state's e-scrap. More information can be directed to [Mark Latham](mailto:Mark.Latham@ct.gov) at the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. The deadline for applications is Nov. 25.
Environmental watchdog Earthworks has launched a **new cell phone recycling program**. The [online](http://rmcp.earthworksaction.org/why_recycle) take-back initiative will allow consumers to mail in their old device, which will be recycled by e-scrap processor MPC.
The [Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center](http://www.parmc.org/) has **recognized eForce Compliance with the William M. Heenan Markets Development Award** for its work in the electronics recycling industry in the state. The company expects to collect over 3.4 million pounds of electronics for recycling in 2012.
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