Electronic Waste: U.S. Is World’s Biggest Producer By Far, Study Says
In an interview with NBC News, ERI CEO and Chairman John Shegerian addressed the proliferation of electronic waste and what consumers can do to protect themselves and the environment when getting rid of old devices and buying new ones. Find the video of the interview here.
NYC apartment program covers 1 million residents
NYC’s e-waste recycling program, conducted in partnership with ERI, marked the 1-millionth resident served this week.To read more, visit Resource Recycling.
E-cycleNYC Program Exceeds Projected Goals
In a joint press conference held today by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), ERI and proactive manufacturers, it was announced that the City’s groundbreaking e-cycleNYC program is now serving more than 1 million residents. The program is a public-private partnership between DSNY and ERI.
Can Biodegradable Electronics Solve the E-Waste Crisis?
E-waste has always been riddled by its complexities, from the lead, mercury, nickel and cadmium it contains that could be toxic if handled improperly to the increased amount of electronic devices we’re all so addicted to (sales in electronic products doubled between 1997 and 2009, according to the EPA) and the fact that only 40 percent […]
ERI In Conscious Company Magazine
ERI is proud to partner with Conscious Company. We feel honored to have the opportunity to underline our commitment to responsibly recycling electronic devices in a publication that puts sustainability and doing good first.
Electronic Waste Is Taking Over The World; Here’s What New York City Is Doing About It
This week, it was revealed that New York City’s electronic waste recycling program – e-cycleNYC – has collected more than 860,000 pounds of electronics, including cell phones, laptops, computers, televisions and more, since launching in November 2013. It is estimated that the program, a partnership between the New York City Department of Sanitation and ERI, will […]
ERI Featured In Huffington Post
On the eve of an event announcing 1 million residents served through ERI’s partnership with New York City, ERI was featured in an article on the Huffington Post’s website titled “Removing Toxic Electronics From NYC’s Waste”.The article highlights the legislation New York City recently passed making it illegal to discard e-waste in the trash, as […]
5 Toxins You Never Knew Were in E-Waste
By Rachelle Gordon July 9, 2015 There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about electronic waste, better known as “e-waste.” The amount of electronic devices that are broken or obsolete is skyrocketing, leaving some clueless about what to do with their out of date cell phone or a tablet computer that […]
Is it Better to Sell Old Electronics or Recycle Them?
By Rachelle Gordon July 7, 2015 Since the invention of electricity, people have been fascinated by – and purchasing – electronic devices by the truckload. As technology has rapidly advanced over the last couple of decades, the amount of electronic waste – or e-waste, has skyrocketed. Outdated cell phones, broken stereos and virus-stricken computer towers […]
It’s 2015: Which States Have E-waste Legislation?
By Sophia Bennett July 2, 2015 Let’s face it: We humans are more inclined to do things if we’re offered an incentive. We know it’s wrong to put broken computers, printers, televisions and other electronic items in the trash. But if time is short and ways to recycle them are scarce or non-existent, it’s hard […]