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Diversified Recycling:Sarah's Trading

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Variousdinosaurs: Created page with "==Summary== ==Investigation Details== Stakeouts - findings Recordings "“EPA can come and close this place in 5 minutes”. It is possible he was just referring to EPA’s..."

==Summary==

==Investigation Details==
Stakeouts - findings

Recordings
"“EPA can come and close this place in 5 minutes”. It is possible he was just referring to EPA’s power in general to shut places down, but yeah it does sound like he is implying his place is not compliant.

And then of course later around 46:16 when he says “You the EPA wants just the money…” […] “They don’t help nobody, they just slow things down”. "

Late-night smashing
Safeguard landfill

==Legal Summary==
Information was to provided to authorities throughout the winter of 2014-2015 by BAN. Freddy Cayaffa, owner of Sarah's Trading, was charged and plead guilty to not owning a permit to dispose of hazardous waste (used & broken CRTs), and charged with sending hazardous waste to an unpermitted location.

United States of America
v.
Freddy Cayaffa Montano

Case number: 1:15-CR-325
United States District for the Northern District of Georgia
Atlanta Division

===CHARGES - Filed 8/26/15===
--LINK TO COURT DOCUMENT--

THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY CHARGES THAT:

'''Count One'''
Conspiracy
(18 u.s.c. § 371)

1. From in or about November 2013, through in or about December 2014, in
the Northern District of Georgia, the defendant, FREDDY CAYAFFA
MONTANO, did knowingly and willfully combine, conspire, confederate, agree,
and have a tacit understanding with others, known and unknown, to commit an
offense against the United States; namely, violations of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by:
::a. knowingly transporting and causing to be transported hazardous waste, specifically, used, broken cathode ray tubes ("CRTs"), to a facility which did not have a permit issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or an authorized state, to treat, store, and dispose of hazardous waste;

::b. knowingly disposing of hazardous waste, specifically, CRTs, without a permit issued by the EPA, or an authorized state, to dispose of such waste.

'''Background'''

2. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Title 42, United States
Code,§ 6901 et seq., and the regulations promulgated thereunder, prohibit the
treatment, storage or disposal of any identified or listed hazardous waste
without a permit issued by the EPA or by an authorized state.

3. The term "hazardous waste" refers to substances and materials that are
solid wastes and that are listed or identified in Title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 261. The term "hazardous waste" includes used, broken
cathode ray tubes (CRTs), unless certain conditions are met. 40 C.F.R. § 261.39; 40
C.F.R. § 260.10. Used, broken CRTs which do not meet the conditions of
exclusion are hazardous wastes that exhibit the characteristic of toxicity, in that
they contain the toxic contaminant lead. 40 C.F.R. § 261.20; 40 C.F.R. § 261.24.

4. It is a violation of RCRA, Title 42, United States Code, section 6928(d), to
knowingly transport or cause to be transported any hazardous waste to a facility
which does not have a permit issued by the EPA or an authorized state.

5. It is a violation of RCRA, Title 42, United States Code, Section 6928(d), to
treat, store or dispose of any hazardous waste without a permit issued by the
EPA or an authorized state.

'''Manner and Means'''

6. It was part of the conspiracy that the defendant, FREDDY CAYAFFA
MONTANO, owned and operated Sarah's Trading, an e-waste demanufacturing
facility, located in Doraville, Georgia. Sarah's Trading received e-waste,
consisting primarily of desktop computers and TVs, from various businesses.
The monitors of the computers and TVs, when broken, contain CRTs.

7. At all times relevant to the Information, Sarah's Trading did not have a
permit issued by EPA or an authorized state to treat, store, transport, or dispose
of hazardous waste, including CRTs.

8. Between November 2013 and December 2014, Sarah's Trading transported
and illegally disposed of at least 600 tons of CRTs to various landfills in the
Atlanta area.

''Overt Act''
::'''9.''' On or about December 13, 2014, MONTANO caused a load of waste to be transported to a landfill in Fairburn, Georgia, a facility that did not have a permit to treat or dispose of hazardous waste, knowing that the load contained CRTs and that the CRTs would be illegally disposed of in the landfill. All in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371.

----

===PLEA DEAL - Filed 9/22/15===
--link to file--

'''I. ADMISSION OF GUILT'''
::'''1.''' The Defendant admits that he is pleading guilty because he is in fact guilty of the crime charged in the Information.

'''IV. PLEA AGREEMENT'''
::'''10.''' The Defendant, his counsel, and the Government, subject to approval by the Court, have agreed upon a negotiated plea in this case, the terms of which are as follows:

''No Additional Charges''
::'''11.''' The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia agrees not to bring further criminal charges against the Defendant related to the charges to which he is pleading guilty. The Defendant understands that this provision does not bar prosecution by any other federal, state, or local jurisdiction.

''Cooperation''
General Requirements
::'''19.''' The Defendant agrees to cooperate truthfully and completely with the Government, including being debriefed and providing truthful testimony at any proceeding resulting from or related to Defendant's cooperation. Defendant agrees to so cooperate in any investigation or proceeding as requested by the Government.

''Sentencing Recommendations''
Judicial Economy
::'''22.''' Based on the factors set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a), the parties agree to recommend that the Defendant receive a one-level downward variance at sentencing. This variance is predicated on the Defendant's expeditiously entered plea of guilty and the resulting conservation of limited judicial and prosecutorial resources.

''Specific Sentence Recommendation''
::'''23.''' The Government agrees to recommend that the Defendant be sentenced at the low end of the adjusted guideline range.

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Diversified Recycling

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|colspan="2" style="padding:15px;background-color:#white; border-style: solid; border-width: 2px; border-color:black; text-align: center"|<b>Welcome to the Basel Action Network's new wiki page!</b>

This will be a continually updated work-in-progress. Our plan is to assemble the most comprehensive collection of toxic trade information available online. Submissions & feedback are always welcome!
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<h2>Basel Convention & Other Treaties</h2>
* [[Basel Convention|Introduction to the Basel Convention]]
* [[Basel Convention Meetings|History of Basel Convention Meetings]]
* [[Ban Amendment]]
* [[Country Status|Country Status of Basel Convention & Ban Amendment]]
* [[Treaties and International Agreements|Treaties & International Agreements]] - List and Status
:: (Includes "International Toxics Progress Report Card")

|rowspan="2" style="padding:15px;background-color:white; border-style: solid; border-width: 2px; border-color:black"|<h2>Images</h2>
[[File:Stone_Castle_2014_Charred_Televisions.jpg|thumb|"Charred televisions from 2014 found in Parowan, Utah. Electronics were improperly stored outside by Stone Castle Recycling and were caught in a blaze of indeterminate origin, releasing dangerous toxins into the surrounding area." - Link to report/page]]
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<h2>Library</h2>
*[[Investigative_Reports|Investigative Reports]]
::(Collection of BAN's investigative work & supporting documents)
*[[Library|Research Library]]
::(Collection of documents including: Briefing Papers, Editorials, Scientific Articles)
*[[Toxic Trade News|"Toxic Trade News"]]
::(Archive of various toxics-related press)
*[https://www.flickr.com/photos/basel-action-network/ BAN Photo Gallery]
::(External link to BAN Flickr.com page)
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<h2>Pages Coming Soon</h2><div style="column-count:2;-moz-column-count:2;-webkit-column-count:2">
*Types of electronic devices
*Toxic substances present in electronic devices
*Electronic recycling regulations
*e-Stewards Certification Program
*Toxic substances present in ships
*Locations of ship breaking
*Ship recycling regulations
*Green Ship Recycling Program
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Investigative Reports

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This section is an archive of BAN's investigative watchdog work which has been ongoing since 1997. Along with providing a history of investigative work, it will also be an area to store documents associated which each report.

If you are searching for a specific bit of information and are unable to locate it, please contact us at [mailto:inform@ban.org inform@ban.org].

==Available==
===[[Intercon Solutions]]===
''E-waste exporter caught by BAN in 2009, they retaliate with an unfounded lengthy legal battle, judge throws out case against BAN in October 2015, BAN is finally able to release evidence to the public.''
*[http://wiki.ban.org/Intercon_Solutions#Summary Summary]
*[http://wiki.ban.org/Intercon_Solutions#Evidence_.26_Supporting_Documents Evidence & Supporting Documents]
*[http://wiki.ban.org/Intercon_Solutions#Chronology Chronology]
*[http://wiki.ban.org/Intercon_Solutions#Press_Coverage Press coverage]

==In-Progress==
===Diversified Recycling===
*Summary / Evidentiary Report(s)
*Supporting documents
*Press releases / News clippings
*Photo gallery (landfilling, smashing, etc)

===Stone Castle Recycling===
*Summary
*Supporting documents
*Press releases / News clippings
*Photo gallery (fires, stockpiling, etc)
*Link to EPA cleanup: https://www.epaosc.org/site/site_profile.aspx?site_id=9487

===CRT Recycling Brockton===
*Press releases / News clippings

===Closed Loop===
2011-2015
*Soil testing data

===Dlubak===
*Soil testing data

===Global Environmental Services===
*Press releases / News clippings

===Executive Recycling===
*Legal documents

Intercon Solutions

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[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|Close-up of Intercon Solutions' sign touting their Certifications. 2014. Copyright BAN.]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial. The new evidence reveals that Intercon was a massive exporter of electronic waste. Such exportation was likely a violation of international, Chinese and US law.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions: A Record of Deception and Dumping''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email [mailto:inform@ban.org inform@ban.org])''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==
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::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Detailed Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - AAN News - January 13, 2014
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/0a/Bloomberg_Article_on_Intercon_Oct_26_2015.pdf "Environmental Advocates Accuses Recycler In Chicago of Illegal E-Waste Export to Asia"] - Bloomberg News - October 26, 2015

Intercon Solutions

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[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|Close-up of Intercon Solutions' sign touting their Certifications. 2014. Copyright BAN.]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial. The new evidence reveals that Intercon was a massive exporter of electronic waste. Such exportation was likely a violation of international, Chinese and US law.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions: A Record of Deception and Dumping''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email [mailto:inform@ban.org inform@ban.org])''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==
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::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - AAN News - January 13, 2014
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/0a/Bloomberg_Article_on_Intercon_Oct_26_2015.pdf "Environmental Advocates Accuses Recycler In Chicago of Illegal E-Waste Export to Asia"] - Bloomberg News - October 26, 2015

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-26T19:03:12Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|Close-up of Intercon Solutions' sign touting their Certifications. 2014. Copyright BAN.]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial. The new evidence reveals that Intercon was a massive exporter of electronic waste. Such exportation was likely a violation of international, Chinese and US law.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions: A Record of Deception and Dumping''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email [mailto:inform@ban.org inform@ban.org])''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==

::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - AAN News - January 13, 2014
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/0a/Bloomberg_Article_on_Intercon_Oct_26_2015.pdf "Environmental Advocates Accuses Recycler In Chicago of Illegal E-Waste Export to Asia"] - Bloomberg News - October 26, 2015

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-26T19:02:16Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|Close-up of Intercon Solutions' sign touting their Certifications. 2014. Copyright BAN.]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial. The new evidence reveals that Intercon was a massive exporter of electronic waste. Such exportation was likely a violation of international, Chinese and US law.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions: A Record of Deception and Dumping''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email [mailto:inform@ban.org inform@ban.org])''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==

::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - AAN News - January 13, 2014
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/0a/Bloomberg_Article_on_Intercon_Oct_26_2015.pdf "Environmental Advocates Accuses Recycler
In Chicago of Illegal E-Waste Export to Asia"} - Bloomberg News - October 26, 2015

File:Bloomberg Article on Intercon Oct 26 2015.pdf

2015-10-26T18:59:49Z

Variousdinosaurs:

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T18:35:23Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|Close-up of Intercon Solutions' sign touting their Certifications. 2014. Copyright BAN.]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial. The new evidence reveals that Intercon was a massive exporter of electronic waste. Such exportation was likely a violation of international, Chinese and US law.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions: A Record of Deception and Dumping''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email [mailto:inform@ban.org inform@ban.org])''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==

::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T18:33:05Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|Close-up of Intercon Solutions' sign touting their Certifications. 2014. Copyright BAN.]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial. The new evidence reveals that Intercon was a massive exporter of electronic waste. Such exportation was likely a violation of international, Chinese and US law.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions: A Record of Deception and Dumping''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==

::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:46:20Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|Close-up of Intercon Solutions' sign touting their Certifications. 2014. Copyright BAN.]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial. The new evidence reveals that Intercon was a massive exporter of electronic waste. Such exportation was likely a violation of international, Chinese and US law.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==

::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:30:41Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaged in exporting electronic waste to Hong Kong right while they were seeking to become e-Stewards Certified. BAN notified the Hong Kong authorities and they confirmed the container photographed at Intercon’s facility and tracked to Asia was indeed contraband. Such exportation is a critical non-conformity of the e-Stewards Standard. After BAN made the news public and denied Intercon access to the e-Steward Certification program, the company sued BAN for defamation. After a lengthy legal battle, on October 9 of 2015, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release evidence received in large part from whistleblowers and collected in preparation for the expected court trial.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==

::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:26:31Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied them and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, in October of 2015 Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/a/ae/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01_photo_compressed.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 9, 2015''']

==Chronology==

::([[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

File:BAN InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf

2015-10-22T00:24:17Z

Variousdinosaurs: Variousdinosaurs uploaded a new version of File:BAN InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf

'Intercon Solutions: Its Record of Export and Public Funding'
A report from BAN summarizing the Intercon Solutions case and and related evidence.

Includes sections on:
-whistleblower documents
-Data on exported containers
-Examples of other documents/data
-summary of public funding
-Intercon's stance on export
-summary of defamation lawsuits
-legal questions

File:Evidentiary ReportInterconSolutions15-6-11-01 photo compressed.pdf

2015-10-22T00:22:51Z

Variousdinosaurs:

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:11:51Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied them and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, in October of 2015 Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/Intercon_Grant_Review_Oct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 10, 2015''']

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

==Chronology==

::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:11:26Z

Variousdinosaurs: /* Chronology */

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied them and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, in October of 2015 Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/Intercon_Grant_Review_Oct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 10, 2015''']

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

==Chronology==

::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:10:40Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied them and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, in October of 2015 Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/Intercon_Grant_Review_Oct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 10, 2015''']

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

==Chronology==
::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]
===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:10:06Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found in 2011 by BAN investigators to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied them and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, in October of 2015 Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice, and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/Intercon_Grant_Review_Oct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 10, 2015''']

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

==Chronology==
::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-22T00:08:26Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found by BAN to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities during various investigations. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice in October of 2015 and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding''']
::Full summary of Intercon case and related evidence.

::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/Intercon_Grant_Review_Oct2015.pdf '''Intercon Grant Review''']
::Summarizes Intercon Solution’s Publicly Funded Grants Awarded for Domestic Recycling between 2004 & 2009.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation''']
::Highlighting cases of improper export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 10, 2015''']

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/b/b9/InterconContainers_Sorted_PIERSinputs_BAN2013-v2.pdf '''Spreadsheet of over 200 Intercon shipping containers.'''] ''....(note: Excel version available upon request - email inform@ban.org)''

==Chronology==
::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html "E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action"] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html "Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need"] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

===E-Scrap News Articles===
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883 "Certification audit exposes exporter"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922 "More questions than answers in certification fallout"] - July 15, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928 "Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"] - July 21, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958 "Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"] - July 29, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976 "Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"] - August 5, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020 "Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"] - August 25, 2011
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880 "Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"] - June 29, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897 "Intercon relisted as R2 certified"] - July 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903 "BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"] - July 12, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062 "BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"] - Sept 5, 2012
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148 "Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"] - Sept 5, 2013
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521 "Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"] - Jan 17, 2014
*[http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166 "Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"] - July 9, 2015

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]

File:InterconContainers Sorted PIERSinputs BAN2013-v2.pdf

2015-10-21T23:32:31Z

Variousdinosaurs:

File:Intercon Grant Review Oct2015.pdf

2015-10-21T23:09:09Z

Variousdinosaurs:

Intercon Solutions

2015-10-21T22:29:52Z

Variousdinosaurs:

[[File:Intercon_Sign_Closeup.jpg|thumb|400px|]]

[[File:110705_chicago_recycler_exporting.jpg|thumb|400px|Shipping container eventually tracked to China on the property of Intercon Solutions.
Photograph: © BAN 2009]]

==Summary==
Intercon Solutions, an electronics recycler based in Illinois, was found by BAN to be engaging in numerous fraudulent and illegal activities during various investigations. When results of these investigations were made public, Intercon vigorously denied and launched a defamation lawsuit against BAN. After a lengthy legal battle, Intercon's case was dismissed with prejudice in October of 2015 and BAN was able to publicly release their collected evidence.

==Evidence & Supporting Documents==
*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/2b/BAN_InterconExportReportOct2015.pdf '''Intercon Solutions - Its Record of Export and Public Funding'''] - BAN report summarizing the Intercon Solutions case and and related evidence.
::''Supporting documents:''
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/4/48/InterconAnnexA_Export_Feb2013.pdf Annex A - Whistleblower Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/2/20/InterconAnnexB_LinkedContainersExample_Feb2013-v5.pdf Annex B - Additional Documents Linking Intercon Containers to Export to Asia]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/c/c9/InterconAnnexC_Grant_Excerpts.pdf Annex C - Highlighted Excerpts of Intercon Solutions Approved Applications for Public Funding]
:::[http://wiki.ban.org/images/0/02/InterconAnnexD_WebsiteScreenShots.pdf Annex D - Screenshots of No Export Language on Intercon Solutions’ Website]

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/9/98/Evidentiary_ReportInterconSolutions.pdf '''Evidentiary Report of Potential e-Stewards® Violation'''] - BAN report highlighting initial cases of illegal export, presented to Intercon in July 2012.

*[http://wiki.ban.org/images/8/8b/2015-10-09_Minute_Entry_Dismissal_with_Prejudice.pdf '''Dismissal of Intercon Lawsuit with Prejudice - October 10, 2015''']

==Chronology==
::(see:[[Intercon_Solutions:chronology|'''''Intercon Solutions Chronology of Events''''']])

==Press Coverage==
===Basel Action Network Press Releases===
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2011/07/05/toxic-e-waste-exports-by-chicago-electronics-recycler-uncovered "Toxic E-Waste Exports by Chicago Electronics Recycler Uncovered"] - July 5, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/111301_e_cycler_intercon_accused_of_china_shipments_takes_legal_action.html E-cycler Intercon Accused of China Shipments Takes Legal Action] - July 7, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/110805_intercon_case_shows_arbitration_need.html Intercon Case Shows Arbitration Need] - July 8, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/ban_news/2011/140701_BAN_answers_questions_raised_regarding_Intercon_Solutions_hazardous_waste_exportation_to_developing_countries_and_estewards_certification_denial.html "BAN answers questions raised regarding Intercon Solutions hazardous waste exportation to developing countries and e-Stewards® Certification denial"] - July 14, 2011
*[http://www.ban.org/2012/09/04/ban-denies-defamation-allegations-launches-countersuit-against-intercon-solutions "BAN Denies Defamation Allegations, Launches Countersuit Against Intercon Solutions"] - September 4, 2012
*[http://www.ban.org/news/2014/01/13/major-us-newspapers-tv-radio-organizations-file-brief-in-support-of-the-basel-action-network "Major US Newspapers, TV, Radio Organizations File Brief in Support of Basel Action Network"] - January 12, 2014
**[http://www.ban.org/files/MajorMediaAmicus.pdf Supporting Major Media Amicus Brief Document]

===E-Scrap News Articles===
*''"Certification audit exposes exporter"'' - July 5, 2011<ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1883</ref>
*''"More questions than answers in certification fallout"'' - July 15, 2011<ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1922</ref>
*''"Court ruling favors Intercon Solutions"'' - July 21, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1928</ref>
*''"Intercon Solutions appeals to R2, BAN"'' July 29, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1958</ref>
*''"Intercon Solutions says containers cleared by Chinese inspection"'' August 5, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/1976</ref>
*''"Hong Kong confirms hazardous material in container"'' - August 25, 2011 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/print/2020</ref>
*''"Intercon Solutions files suit against BAN"'' - June 29, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/2880</ref>
*''"Intercon relisted as R2 certified"'' - July 5, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/2897</ref>
*''"BAN responds to Intercon legal filing"'' - July 12, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/2903</ref>
*''"BAN countersues Intercon Solutions"'' Sept 5, 2012 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/3062</ref>
*''"Intercon and BAN defamation battle rolls forward"'' - Sept 5, 2013 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/4148</ref>
*''"Basel Action Network gains media support in legal battle"'' - Jan 17, 2014 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/4521</ref>
*''"Intercon suit against BAN moves forward"'' - July 9, 2015 <ref>http://resource-recycling.com/node/6166</ref>

===Other Media Coverage===
*[http://www.altweeklies.com/aan/aan-fights-to-defend-anti-slapp-laws/Article?oid=7521345 "AAN Fights to Defend Anti-SLAPP Laws"] - January 13, 2014

[[File:Intercon_Office_Area.jpg|thumb|300px|Intercon Solutions office area]]

==References==
<references/>

File:110705 chicago recycler exporting.jpg

2015-10-21T22:14:09Z

Variousdinosaurs: