ERI Featured In Comerica Sustainability Report
ERI was recently featured in the 2014 Comerica Sustainability Report. The report highlights ways Comerica is working to make their company and the world a greener and more sustainable place. The entire report can be viewed on the Comerica website at the following link: Comerica 2014 Sustainability Report
What Does ‘Green Electronics’ Mean?
The explosion in the tech world over the past two decades or so has resulted in the majority of Americans now owning smartphones, among other devices, with newer and fancier electronics seemingly appearing on the market every few months. Unsurprisingly, as a result, the number of unwanted electric items is growing at a rapid rate. […]
Let’s Talk Demand: What’s New in Terms of Design for Repair & Longevity?
Every year the latest gadget comes out that we just have to own: the newest iPhone, a new computer model, a doodad that plays music better than the last doodad. And we can’t just replace part of the hardware of the device. It’s a whole new device or bust. Or is it? Between closed-loop recycling, the […]
The Cloud: How It Impacts Electronics & What It Means to Go Green
As the world continues to go digital, the business realm is turning toward technology to boost efficiency and productivity in the workplace. When it comes to security, the cloud is giving professionals a place to safely store sensitive materials that are essential to their company. However, this means that dated electronics – hard drives and other […]
The Shrinking Electronics Landscape: Are We Better or Worse Off?
By Michelle Honeyager August 4, 2015 On the surface, it can look like we’re better off these days in terms of the e-waste crisis. Devices are much smaller than they used to be. We’re used to computers sitting in the palm of our hands, rather than occupying an entire desk. Plus, there are e-waste take-back […]
Police Raid Fake iPhone Factory in China and Seize $19.4 Million Worth of Counterfeit iDevices
Chinese authorities arrested nine individuals suspected to be connected to a factory believed to create counterfeit iDevices. The factory, according to the Wall Street Journal, shipped at least 41,000 counterfeit iOS devices this year. ERI Chairman and CEO John Shegerian is quoted in the piece explaining how counterfeit devices constitute a new layer of threat […]
Why We’re All a Part of the Green Electronics Conversation
In a Triple Pundit-moderated Twitter chat, ERI joined the Green Electronics Council and UL Environment to discuss the current state and future of green electronics. For a round-up of the discussion or more information on the upcoming Emerging Green conference, click here.
U.S. Korea Connect Business Profile: Electronic Recyclers International
ERI is a major international partner of some of Korea’s major electronics manufacturers, including LS Nikko-Copper. To read more about ERI continues to strengthen its partnerships with major companies in Korea, click here.
5 Clever Ways to Repurpose Your E-Waste
When it comes time to get rid of old e-waste, you have several options. You can find the nearest private company or government-owned recycling center that takes electronic devices. You can hang on to your old computer, television, cell phone and other e-waste until a special collection event takes place in your community. You can […]
Everything You Need To Know About Hard Drive Data Destruction
When it’s time to donate or recycle an old electronic device, there’s one top priority to have: complete data destruction. It’s never been more important, with 16.6 million people experiencing identity theft in the U.S. in 2012. That’s a total of $24.7 billion in financial losses domestically, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Normally, […]