The Growing Threat of Data Leaks From Secondary Device Markets
The secondary device market is essential to a circular economy. It provides people with a way to sell or trade used or refurbished tech. Used devices have a lower price tag, making them affordable for those who cannot buy new ones. However, used tech may contain private information that poses incredible harm to an individual […]
Inside the Rare-Earth Element Recovery Pipeline: What Happens After Collection
Seventeen chemical elements make up the list of rare-earth elements. They are as follows:CeriumDysprosiumErbiumEuropiumGadoliniumHolmiumLanthanumLutetiumNeodymiumPraseodymiumPromethiumSamariumScandiumTerbiumThuliumYtterbiumYttriumThese chemical elements are in high demand because they’re critical components in batteries, displays, magnets, and other advanced technologies. China is the world’s leading producer of rare earths, accounting for about 69% of global production. The U.S. is second.While the U.S. is […]
John Shegerian Featured In Forbes Interview On Circularity In 2026 & Beyond
The circular economy, with its emphasis on the recycling, reuse and regeneration of materials, has been a key concept in sustainability circles for many years.But 2025 was not the breakthrough year for the circular economy in the way some campaigners hoped it might be, particularly after talks to establish a legally-binding international agreement to tackle plastic […]
ERI and ReElement Partner on Rare Earth Magnet Recovery
Electronic Recyclers International has agreed to supply ReElement Technologies with end-of-life magnet materials for rare earth oxide refining, the companies announced.Under the arrangement, ERI will aggregate and pre-process magnet-bearing materials from its eight US processing facilities and deliver feedstock to ReElement’s Indiana operations. ReElement currently operates a commercial validation facility in Noblesville and is remodeling […]
Why This Partnership MattersERI’s partnership with ReElement Technologies to recover rare earth elements from discarded electronics also holds relevance for crypto and blockchain audiences, as the availability of these minerals directly influences the production of high-performance chips and hardware that power decentralized networks. The collaboration itself is focused squarely on recycling, but its impact reaches […]
How Environmental Regulations Are Shaping the Future of Data Center Recycling
A typical data center has several data storage devices, computer services, and a variety of networking equipment, such as routers and switches. As of 2023, U.S. data center energy use neared 176 terawatt-hours. It accounted for close to 4.4% of the energy used in the U.S. It’s expected that this number will reach 12% in […]
ERI, ReElement Technologies Partnership Targets Rare Earth Elements
ERI will aggregate material that ReElement will process to recover rare earth oxides.
ERI and ReElement Technologies Announce Rare Earth Elements Strategic Processing Partnership
ERI, the nation’s leading material resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider and largest recycler of electronics, today announced the signing of a commercial processing agreement with American Resources Corporation through American Resources’ minority holding in ReElement Technologies Corporation, a leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining.Under the agreement, […]
The Role of IT Asset Management in Building a Circular IT Economy
The average person discards 47 pounds of electronic waste every year in the U.S., which translates to approximately 500 pounds of e-waste every second. Estimates are that only 25% of electronics are recycled correctly. Low recycling rates are concerning for a multitude of reasons.While recycling rates remain low, the electronics manufacturing industry continues to grow. […]
The Hidden Risks and Costs of Retaining Legacy Technology
A company I know of uses a lot of the same technology that was installed in the 1960s when the plant opened. The company’s owner would rather spend time and resources trying to find tool and die specialists, electricians, and engineers who can keep the equipment going with quick fixes and patches that go back […]