The Hidden Environmental Cost of Data Centers: ITAD Solutions You Didn’t Know You Needed
As of March 2024, there were almost 5,400 data centers in the U.S. That’s more than 10 times the number of data centers in China. Just one rack uses as much as 14kW, and more powerful AI racks can use as much as 60kW each. It’s expected that by 2030, data centers will be using […]
The Future of Recycling Legislation: What Businesses Should Prepare For
It’s estimated that you can power a laptop for over a day with the energy saved by recycling 10 plastic bottles. In the process, you also reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that’s produced through decomposition in landfills and incinerators. There are other benefits, too. Recycling creates hundreds of thousands of jobs for Americans, which […]
LOS ANGELES, September 25, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for October, featuring a who’s who of circularity, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT […]
Navigating OEM Compliance: Key Regulations and Standards You Need to Know
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) compliance follows standards set by a regulatory authority in a country or state where items are sold. If OEM compliance is ignored, items cannot be sold, and disregarding those laws results in fines from countries around the world. Plus, it can destroy your company’s reputation.Products have to be carefully tested and […]
LOS ANGELES, September 18, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RecycleNation.com, the #1 ranked recycling tool on the internet (according to the latest rankings by FeedSpot) has teamed with Helpsy, a clothing collection company and a certified B corporation with an environmental mission to extend the useful life of clothing.Helpsy partners with municipalities and organizations across 10 states to collect unwanted clothing. […]
RecycleNation.com, the #1 ranked recycling tool on the internet (according to the latest rankings by FeedSpot ) has teamed with Call2Recycle, the country’s first and largest consumer battery stewardship and recycling program, to further expand and enhance the RecycleNation database to now include hundreds of additional battery recycling locations nationwide.The collaboration makes Call2Recycle’s thousands of locations for battery […]
Sustainable Corporate Relocation: How Companies Can Be Eco-Friendly While Moving Offices
In December 2023, CBRE took a look at commercial real estate trends in terms of relocation. The commercial real estate experts looked specifically at Fortune 500 companies for five years. During that time, 30% of them moved to a new location.70% moved to another building in the same city or town.29% purchased neighboring land or […]
Back-to-School Season Recycling: Strategies for Schools and Districts to Promote a Greener Start
Across the country, many elementary, middle, and high schools provide students with iPads or laptops to use in classrooms and at home for completing homework. These devices are often replaced within a five-year cycle. You also have the teachers’ laptops, screen projectors, smartboards, scientific calculators, phones, copiers, printers, etc. As children and adults return to […]
ERI’s John Shegerian Featured as an ITAD Icons Interview
John Shegerian was interviewed after his keynote presentation at the ITAD Summit 2024 in Miami.
ERI Launches New State-of-the-Art Alkaline Battery Recycling Plant in Indiana
ERI announced today that it has launched its first alkaline battery recycling plant. The plant is located within ERI’s existing state-of-the-art, full-service, 315,000 square-foot e-waste recycling and ITAD facility in Plainfield, Indiana.