Study: U.S. Produces the Most E-Waste Per Person
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing problem. People all over the world have contributed to this problem by throwing away electronic waste instead of recycling it responsibly. However, a new study reveals that the people in some countries contribute much more e-waste than others.An Overview of the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) StudyThe Bureau […]
ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has announced that it has become the recycling industry’s first adopter of Basel Action Network’s (BAN’s) innovative new EarthEye tracking system.EarthEye offers real-time logistics monitoring to government agencies and businesses concerned about the possibility of data-security breaches from the theft of […]
ERI’s John Shegerian Warns that Last Year’s Record Number of Data Breaches is “Just the Beginning”
Citing a recent article in Insurance Journal about the record number of data breaches reported by New Yorkers last year, John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, claims we are just seeing the beginning and that hardware data security remains a “significant […]
ITAD Plans For Small Businesses
Businesses of all sizes own and operate technological devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. These devices often contain sensitive data, such as customers’ names, credit card numbers, and other types of personally identifiable information. This information must be kept secure at all times–especially when the devices are no longer being used.If a device is […]
Citing recent reports of increased e-waste burning practices on the West Bank in the Middle East, John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has called the situation a “double-edged sword” causing harm to the environment while also being a “significant threat to […]
A Look Back at Cybercrime in the First Quarter of 2018
Cybercrime made headlines in 2017, and so far, it has shown no signs of slowing down in 2018 either. Less than half of the year has passed, and there have already been numerous cybercrime incidents that have affected countless businesses and consumers. Here’s a look at some of the biggest cybercrimes from the first quarter […]
John Shegerian Explains ERI’s Dedication to Best Buy Teen Tech Centers at Best Buy’s Partner Summit
John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, shared insights as to why ERI chose to invest in the Best Buy Teen Tech Center network earlier this week at the Best Buy Partner Summit. The Summit, held at Best Buy headquarters […]
The Mobile Workforce’s Impact on Your ITAD Plan
Numerous studies have shown that the majority of employees enjoy working remotely. Employees who work remotely can avoid lengthy commutes and find more of a work-life balance. But, they aren’t the only ones who benefit from this arrangement. Offering remote work helps companies retain their talent, improve employee satisfaction, and increase productivity.Remote work is beneficial […]
How to Change ITAD Vendors Without Putting Sensitive Data At Risk
A relationship between a client and vendor rarely lasts forever. These relationships often end when the vendor significantly increases their prices, discontinues certain services, relocates, or goes out of business. A relationship between a client and vendor can also be severed when the client is simply unsatisfied with the quality of the vendor’s services.In most […]
On-Site Data Destruction vs. Off-Site Data Destruction
Hiring an e-waste recycler to handle the destruction of data on unwanted or obsolete IT assets is a smart business decision. Reliable e-waste recyclers don’t simply erase the data off of these devices—they destroy it. Once the data has been destroyed, it can no longer be recreated, which means businesses won’t have to worry about […]