John Shegerian, Chairman, CEO and co-founder of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, was the featured keynote presenter to close the Electronics Goes Green (EGG) conference in Berlin last week.Delivering a talk titled “The Insecurity of Everything: Balancing Green Responsibility with the Need for True […]
7 Reasons Why the Economics of E-waste Matters
Is electronics recycling a waste of money? Opponents of the process argue the current economic state of recycling leaves much to be desired. Costs tend to trend higher than profitability. That keeps recyclers dependent on manufacturer-based state laws which can hinder things. However, the views in favor of electronics recycling are just as strong. Proponents […]
The Push Toward Federal Law on E-waste Recycling: What’s Being Done?
The e-waste crisis U.S. grows continually, shadowing the push for faster and better electronic devices to fuel the demands of the masses. Along with it, the push for federal law on e-waste recycling also grows. In this post, we’ll take a look at what’s being done on the legislative frontier to legally address the steadily […]
Top 5 Green Electronics for the Office
Companies today can capitalize on the popular ‘greening’ of all things from consumer products to cars. Taking a green approach to office electronics purchases is yet another way to demonstrate your company means business when it comes to protecting the environment. Additionally, a number of good habits in the office easily translate into energy savings […]
7 Reasons Why E-waste Recycling Could Outrun Traditional Mining
Electronics recycling and traditional ming have much in common. The components in electronic devices are a treasure trove of minerals and metals that previously could only be found through costly traditional mining projects. While traditional mining is ill the norm many it is a costly unsustainable process. Many of the metals and minerals mined are reaching […]
Electronic Recyclers International Provides Solutions for California’s e-waste Problems
In light of recent investigative news reports unveiling illegal and unethical shipments of e-waste overseas by a number of companies that claim to recycle electronics, the nation's leading electronics recycler continues to recycle electronics the right way – as it has been doing now for 14 years. ERI, the nation's leading recycler of electronics […]
Electronic Recyclers International Provides Solutions for Washington State’s e-waste Problem
In light of recent investigative news reports unveiling illegal and unethical shipments of e-waste overseas by Washington state-based recyclers of electronics, the nation’s leading electronics recycler is stepping up to the plate for Washingtonians. ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and IT asset disposition (ITAD) service organization, maintains eight state-of-the-art e-waste recycling centers, […]
Take Your Office to the Next Level of Sustainable Materials Management
Sustainable materials management (SMM) is an EPA program developed to maintain sustainable electronics manufacturing practices. Companies can capitalize on the SMM program by ensuring their electronics come from manufacturers who participate. The program bears a close relation to electronics recycling issues and current efforts in the U.S. to address the growing e-waste crisis.The EPA’s Role […]
What To Do About the Conflict Materials in Your Electronics
While the thought of powering through your day without the use of electronics may not be appealing or even feasible, you might feel like doing so once you’ve found out they contain materials that are literally creating wars and human rights abuses halfway across the world. That’s because most electronics house chemical or mineral components that […]
ERI Featured In The Verge Discussing E-waste Recycling
The Verge recently interviewed CEO John Shegerian and featured ERI in a piece highlighting the success of the New York City e-waste recycling program. “It’s a constant challenge,” says John Shegerian, CEO of the Fresno, California-based Electronics Recyclers International. With seven facilities around the country, ERI is one of the biggest e-waste recyclers in the US. […]