The Hidden Environmental Impact of E-Cigarettes and Why Recycling Matters
The National Health Institute surveyed adults to find out how many people use an electronic cigarette or e-cigarette for short. As of 2021, about 4.5% of the population aged 18 or older use them. The 18 to 24 age group is the most likely to use an e-cigarette.Vapes or e-cigarettes are often touted as safer […]
How the Rise in Remote Work Is Increasing E-Waste and What You Can Do About It
Remote work isn’t new. People have been working from home for decades, but the pandemic brought its convenience and value to light. Before the pandemic, an estimated 6.5% of workers for private businesses worked from home. By 2022, almost half of the workforce in four specific industries – computer systems design/services, data processing, information services, […]
ERI’s John Shegerian Named to City & State New York’s Who’s Who in Emerging Tech Power List
John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition (ITAD) provider and hardware destruction company, has been named to City & State New York’s inaugural “Who’s Who in Emerging Tech” Power List for 2025.The Who’s Who in Emerging Tech list, researched by the City & State […]
RecycleNation Once Again Named World’s #1 Recycling Search Tool and Database for 2025
RecycleNation.com, an online search engine tool and informational site democratizing the recycling process by helping anyone, anywhere in the United States find the closest location to responsibly recycle anything, has been ranked as the #1 recycling tool on the internet and #2 recycling-related site overall, according to the latest announced ranking by FeedSpot.FeedSpot analyzes what […]
Staples Takes on Battery Collections Across 1,000 Stores
Specialized recyclers and processors are working full tilt to quell the deluge of spent batteries flooding the waste stream and to extract their critical metals for reuse. Now some major retailers have joined the battery recovery effort. One of them is big box giant Staples.The national chain takes back consumers’ batteries in all 1,000 of […]
The Lifecycle of a Refurbished Laptop at ERI
Statistics show that most people buy a new laptop every three to five years. With proper maintenance and care, a laptop can last upwards of 10 years before it reaches its end of life. That means people replace their laptops long before the laptop is no longer useful. Instead of a continued pattern of buying new […]
It’s the Small Things: How to Recycle Office Tech Accessories
In any office, whether it’s offices in a towering building or a home office, there are dozens of tech accessories that wear out each year. Some of the most common hardware and software add-ons are:Bluetooth speakersCables and wiresEarbudsPhone and tablet chargersPower stripsSecurity camerasUSB sticks and backup drivesWireless headphones and microphonesWireless mouse and keyboardEach time you […]
John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI, recently participated alongside fellow IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry leaders Bob Houghton, CEO of Sage Sustainable Electronics and Neil Peters-Michaud, CEO of Cascade Asset Management for an ITAD industry leadership roundtable discussing the current landscape of ITAD and how it can help protect businesses in any industry.Understanding ITAD: A Roundtable Discussion with Three CEOs, is […]
Rare Earth Metal Recovery: How E-Waste Recycling Fuels the Tech Industry’s Future
The current administration continues to threaten increased tariffs on Chinese imports. If this happens on February 1st, it could impact the cost of tech. E-waste recycling is one of the most important ways to protect the American tech industry without drastically increasing prices for consumers.Rare earth metals are found in every electronic device. The U.S. […]
Top Reasons to Partner with a Certified Electronics Recycler in 2025
As we enter 2025, it’s time to look at the things your company needs to change. If you haven’t partnered with a certified electronics recycler, 2025 is the time to do so. Many businesses believe that dropping off electronics at a local facility or selling them online is the best practice, but that can become […]