Urban mining: making profit from electronic waste
As a constant stream of new tablet computers, smart phones and flat-screen televisions inundates the market each year, the question becomes: where will the old stuff end up and what will happen to it?Electronic Recyclers International Inc. seems to have formed a viable solution. John Shegerian, CEO of Fresno based ERI, has grown a multimillion […]
What We Can Learn From Aluminum
Recycling aluminum is a simple and important part of the solution to our energy crisis and a perfect example of how powerful recycling can be. Aluminum is a versatile, recyclable material. In fact, aluminum is known as “infinitely recyclable.” When you recycle aluminum you save 95% of the energy you would have otherwise used to […]
Electronic Recyclers International’s Indianapolis Facility Receives ISO and OHSAS Certifications
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received official letters of registration and certification from independent auditor QMI-SAI Global that ERI’s Indianapolis, Indiana location is now officially a certified ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 facility.The International Organization for Standardization sets global standards for business, government and […]
Electronic Recyclers International CEO Addresses Southeast Recycling Conference
John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, shared his thoughts on the promise of urban mining yesterday at the Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC) held at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Destin, Florida.Shegerian described the importance of “mining” for […]
Electronic Recyclers International to Partner with Alcoa
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has reached a partnership agreement with Alcoa, the world’s leading aluminum producer. As part of the agreement, Alcoa will become a minority investor in ERI.Consumer electronics represents a fast-growing market for aluminum because of the metal’s light weight, durability, heat […]
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received approval from the State of Connecticut’s Department of Environmental Protection to serve as a “covered electronic recycler” under the state’s Electronics Recycling Law (C.G.S. §22a – 629 et. seq., Covered Electronic Devices) and as part of the Connecticut […]
Alcoa invests $10M in Electronic Recyclers International
Aluminum giant Alcoa has taken an ownership equity stake in Electronic Recyclers International, investing $10 million in the Fresno-based company, the companies said today.Alcoa’s chief sustainability officer, Kevin Anton, will take a seat on ERI’s board of directors.The alliance between the two companies began about a year ago when Alcoa built its can recycling iPhone […]
Electronic Waste Journal to Launch Print Debut
Electronic Waste Journal, the leading online source for information about the booming electronic waste industry, has announced that it will launch its premiere print issue later this month.Electronic Waste Journal online currently has over 25,000 active readers including asset managers, asset recovery specialist, environmental groups, electronics manufacturers and recyclers who visit the site several times […]
1-800-Recycling.com’s ‘My Recycle List’ App Now Available in V CAST Apps from Verizon Wireless
1-800-Recycling.com, an interactive nationwide company dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the consumer recycling experience, announced that its “My Recycle List” app is now available for download on select smartphones and tablets through V CAST Apps from Verizon Wireless.My Recycle List is a user-friendly app designed to help anyone, virtually anywhere in the country participate in […]
What Should You Do With Your Old Television or Cell Phone?
As technology becomes cheaper and new devices constantly enter the market, we find ourselves quickly replacing our electronics and unsure about what to do with the old ones. The answer to that question is easy – recycle them!“Recycling electronics helps reduce technology’s carbon footprint and extracts much-needed parts and metals that are reused everyday,” said […]