E-Waste Creates Hazardous Conditions in Third World Countries
By Sophia Bennett January 22, 2014 The playground in Agbogbloshie, Ghana is on fire. Thick black smoke pours from a pile of burning electronic waste. Mixed in the smoke are vapors from the dozens of harmful chemicals found in electronics, including mercury, arsenic and chemical fire retardants. The occurrence isn’t uncommon. Afua Hirsch, a reporter […]
Prevent Identity Theft by Safely Recycling Electronics
By Sophia Bennett January 22, 2014 Thanks to Edward Snowden and ever-changing rules for social networking sites, online privacy is very much on Americans’ minds these days. And, while some people may not care who sees the pictures of their cats or kids on Facebook, there is one area that everyone should be mindful of: […]
Citing Neiman Marcus, the latest major retailer to suffer from a headline-getting consumer data security breach, John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has issued a public statement warning retailers and consumers alike to take extra precautions to protect their private digital data and records […]
Developing world overtakes the U.S. in e-waste
Now that the holidays are over and so many gadgets have been replaced with the newest versions of TVs, cell phones and tablets, a story on e-waste in the U.S. was inevitable.This year is different, however, because for the first time, emerging countries are throwing out even more electronics than we are in the U.S. […]
We’re Losing the War against E-waste, New Report Says
The post-Christmas season is an e-waste high water mark in the United States. New computers, phone docks, wireless speakers, and watches under the Christmas tree crowd out the old(er) ones. What isn’t donated or recycled usually makes its way to the trash. And a recent study by the United Nations University and MIT has details […]
Green is Good Radio Show Announces Roster of “Sustainability All-Stars” for 2014
America’s top green radio show, the national weekly “Green is Good” program, which is now available to listeners nationwide via the “America’s Talk” lineup on iHeartRadio, has announced its “sustainability all-star” lineup of guests for the new season.Guests interviewed this season will include representatives from many of the best-known brands, businesses and non-profit organizations leading […]
Living Green: The Importance of E-Cycling
People love their electronic devices, until those devices stop working or become obsolete. Those formerly state-of-the-art gadgets suddenly become expendable.If tossed in the garbage, electronics can become toxic to people and the environment.“The fastest growing waste stream is electronics,” said Angie Ransom with Electronic Recyclers International. “Electronics contain all kinds of different hazards – like […]
New York City and ERI Welcome 100th Building to e-cycleNYC Program
e-cycleNYC, a residential electronics recycling program launched last month by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) and proactive manufacturers, has enrolled its 100th building.After the first pickup on November 1st from North Shore Towers in Queens, 99 more New York City apartment buildings have enrolled in e-cycleNYC.According to DSNY […]
Latest Smartphones Are More Likely Lost or Stolen
Cellphone theft is becoming more and more common. After reviewing millions of consumer claims, Asurion estimates that over $5 billion worth of cellphones are lost or stolen annually.From this claims data, Asurion found that iconic devices such as the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy series are 35 percent more likely to be lost or stolen […]
ERI’s Matt McLaughlin Named to Colorado Association for Recycling Board of Directors
Matt McLaughlin, Regional Sales Director for Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has been named to the Colorado Association for Recycling (CAFR) Board of Directors after a CAFR membership vote. McLaughlin will serve a three-year term on the Board.“Thanks to the CAFR and all who voted for me,” said McLaughlin. […]