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. […]
Green is Good Radio Show Announces Roster of “Sustainability All-Stars” for Winter Season
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 fall season.Guests interviewed this season will include representatives from many of the best-known brands, businesses and non-profit organizations leading […]
A Look Inside The Hellscape Of One Of The World’s Largest Electronic Waste Dumps
Agbogbloshie was named one of the world’s most polluted places in a recent report, and listening to David Fedele you can appreciate why. The Australian filmmaker spent three months at this Ghanaian mega-dump, the world’s second largest graveyard for electronic waste,“It’s basically 24 hours a day, seven days a week, of burning old electronics to […]
Electronic Waste A Growing Concern for Consumers and Businesses
Businesses and consumers both contribute to the growing number of electronic waste, but they are also working together by ramping up their recycling efforts.Americans recycle just 35 percent of their garbage, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This figure is even smaller for electronics with only 25 percent being recycled.To combat e-waste, New York City […]