The Shrinking Electronics Landscape: Are We Better or Worse Off?
By Michelle Honeyager August 4, 2015 On the surface, it can look like we’re better off these days in terms of the e-waste crisis. Devices are much smaller than they used to be. We’re used to computers sitting in the palm of our hands, rather than occupying an entire desk. Plus, there are e-waste take-back […]
Police Raid Fake iPhone Factory in China and Seize $19.4 Million Worth of Counterfeit iDevices
Chinese authorities arrested nine individuals suspected to be connected to a factory believed to create counterfeit iDevices. The factory, according to the Wall Street Journal, shipped at least 41,000 counterfeit iOS devices this year. ERI Chairman and CEO John Shegerian is quoted in the piece explaining how counterfeit devices constitute a new layer of threat […]
Why We’re All a Part of the Green Electronics Conversation
In a Triple Pundit-moderated Twitter chat, ERI joined the Green Electronics Council and UL Environment to discuss the current state and future of green electronics. For a round-up of the discussion or more information on the upcoming Emerging Green conference, click here.
U.S. Korea Connect Business Profile: Electronic Recyclers International
ERI is a major international partner of some of Korea’s major electronics manufacturers, including LS Nikko-Copper.  To read more about ERI continues to strengthen its partnerships with major companies in Korea, click here.
5 Clever Ways to Repurpose Your E-Waste
When it comes time to get rid of old e-waste, you have several options. You can find the nearest private company or government-owned recycling center that takes electronic devices. You can hang on to your old computer, television, cell phone and other e-waste until a special collection event takes place in your community. You can […]
Everything You Need To Know About Hard Drive Data Destruction
When it’s time to donate or recycle an old electronic device, there’s one top priority to have: complete data destruction. It’s never been more important, with 16.6 million people experiencing identity theft in the U.S. in 2012. That’s a total of $24.7 billion in financial losses domestically, according to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. Normally, […]
Electronic Waste: U.S. Is World’s Biggest Producer By Far, Study Says
In an interview with NBC News, ERI CEO and Chairman John Shegerian addressed the proliferation of electronic waste and what consumers can do to protect themselves and the environment when getting rid of old devices and buying new ones. Find the video of the interview here.
NYC apartment program covers 1 million residents
NYC’s e-waste recycling program, conducted in partnership with ERI, marked the 1-millionth resident served this week.To read more, visit Resource Recycling.
E-cycleNYC Program Exceeds Projected Goals
In a joint press conference held today by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), ERI and proactive manufacturers, it was announced that the City’s groundbreaking e-cycleNYC program is now serving more than 1 million residents. The program is a public-private partnership between DSNY and ERI.
Can Biodegradable Electronics Solve the E-Waste Crisis?
E-waste has always been riddled by its complexities, from the lead, mercury, nickel and cadmium it contains that could be toxic if handled improperly to the increased amount of electronic devices we’re all so addicted to (sales in electronic products doubled between 1997 and 2009, according to the EPA) and the fact that only 40 percent […]