5 Toxins You Never Knew Were in E-Waste
By Rachelle Gordon July 9, 2015 There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about electronic waste, better known as “e-waste.” The amount of electronic devices that are broken or obsolete is skyrocketing, leaving some clueless about what to do with their out of date cell phone or a tablet computer that […]
Is it Better to Sell Old Electronics or Recycle Them?
By Rachelle Gordon July 7, 2015 Since the invention of electricity, people have been fascinated by – and purchasing – electronic devices by the truckload. As technology has rapidly advanced over the last couple of decades, the amount of electronic waste – or e-waste, has skyrocketed. Outdated cell phones, broken stereos and virus-stricken computer towers […]
It’s 2015: Which States Have E-waste Legislation?
By Sophia Bennett July 2, 2015 Let’s face it: We humans are more inclined to do things if we’re offered an incentive. We know it’s wrong to put broken computers, printers, televisions and other electronic items in the trash. But if time is short and ways to recycle them are scarce or non-existent, it’s hard […]
How Consumer vs. Business Electronic Recycling Differs
By Michelle Lovrine Honeyager June 30, 2015 The differences between businesses and consumer recycling can get a little tricky to read into. As of today, there are no federal laws governing how businesses and consumers have to get rid of e-waste. Everything is at the state level, assuming a particular state has even passed any […]
5 Electronic Devices You Should Be Recycling
By Rachelle GordonJune 25, 2015 Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is defined as any unwanted electric device – anything from old cells to printers to tube televisions. The growing number of broken devices ending up in landfills is causing a global crisis that many cities and countries are not yet prepared to deal with. […]
City to Collect Electronics Curbside
In July 2011, North Carolina banned the dumping of electronic devices, such as televisions and computers, in state landfills. Now, beginning July 1, 2015, Wilmington, North Carolina, will be offering its residents curbside pickup. The City of Wilmington chose to partner with ERI to shred electronics to sizes no bigger than a thumbnail. ERI will ensure […]
How Many Precious Metals are Found in Electronic Devices?
When the term “venerable goldmine” is used, it’s hard to conjure up images of old computers, used cell phones and broken keyboards. But old devices contain a surprising amount of useful and valuable metals that would be a shame to let go to waste. So just what types of metals are lurking in that outdated […]
Northeast Recycling Council Member Spotlight: Electronic Recyclers International
The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), an organization dedicated to the promotion of economic and environmental stability through the responsible recycling of solid waste, recently showcased ERI in its Member Spotlight. The spotlight details some of the electronic devices ERI breaks down and recycles, including televisions, smartphones and computers, as well as highlights some of the ways […]
ERI Chairman Calls United Nations University Report on E-Waste Dumping an “Urgent Wake Up Call”
Citing a recently reported list of nations that lead the world in “e-waste dumping,” John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, describes the current situation as a “serious global wake-up call” for responsible electronic recycling. According to the list, part of a recent report from the United Nations University, the United States […]
How Long Does it Take Electronics to Break Down in Landfills?
By Rachelle Gordon June 18, 2015 Electronic waste or “e-waste” is defined as unwanted or broken electric items that need to be discarded. E-waste is a broad term and can include everything from old tube television sets to broken smartphones. Unlike other trash, e-waste shouldn’t simply be tossed in a bin and sent to the […]