Alkaline Battery Recycling: Notable Public-Private Partnerships
Alkaline batteries, also known as single-use batteries, are the batteries you use each day in things like smoke detectors, remotes, and portable radios. When they run out of energy, it […]
FRESNO, Calif., April 03, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ERI, the nation’s largest recycler of e-waste in the US and creator of RecycleNation (the #1 ranked consumer recycling search engine) and the Impact Podcast (the leading sustainability discussion […]
RecycleNation Named Nation’s #1 Recycling Search Tool and Database
LOS ANGELES, March 19, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RecycleNation.com, an online search engine tool and informational site designed to help anyone, anywhere in the United States find the nearest location to responsibly recycle […]
Nationwide Electronics Recycling: Highlighting ERI Initiatives Across the U.S.
Electronics recycling is so important, yet people don’t always understand how to recycle items. Plus, about half of the states in the U.S. do not have regulations in place, which […]
John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, participated in a panel on sustainability best practices at the annual ESG and Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum in Nashville last week.
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling and Urban Mining: Tapping Into Local Resources
By 2030, Statista estimates the demand for lithium-ion batteries around the world will have increased by 7x. A lot of this growth focuses on the demand for electric vehicles and the decline of gas- or diesel-powered trucks, cars, and SUVs. While lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) help us live technology-rich lives, these rechargeable batteries are also environmental hazards.
E-Waste and Election Years: The Effects of Democracy
Senators Tom Carper, Shelley Moore Capito, and John Boozman reintroduced The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act after it failed to make it past the House in 2022. The goals of […]
Choosing the Right Server Decommissioning Service Provider: Factors to Consider
When you’re ready to decommission your company’s servers, it has to be done correctly. Work with an expert who understands that data security and environmental protections are just as important as the overall cost.
ERI Names David Hirschler Chief Sustainability Officer
David Hirschler, who formerly served as Senior Director of Sustainability & Legislative Compliance at ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has been officially named the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, effective immediately.
International Standards for Secure Hardware Destruction
Every company and person possessing computers, printers, copiers, and other electronics must ensure that they destroy the hardware following their country’s standards. Improperly destroying electronics can affect lives and potentially lead to hefty fines, lawsuits, and negative publicity.