Countries With E-Waste Legislation in 2022
In 2021, the global e-waste recycling market reached $3.6 billion. It’s expected to double to $7.3 billion in the next decade. The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements […]
Growing Demand, Short Supply Continues to Drive Electronics Recycling
This experience may be very familiar to you. Your old laptop died, and it’s too outdated to make it worthwhile to repair. It’s time to upgrade to a new ENERGY […]
What Is a SOC Compliant ITAD Vendor?
Last month, ERI announced that it has completed Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 certification, becoming the only SOC 2 certified e-waste recycler in the industry. It sounds great, but what […]
Top Electronic Waste Trends of 2022
The March release of the E-Waste Management Market Report from Vantage Market Research revealed some alarming statistics. While the market value of e-waste management was valued at over $49 billion […]
What Is The Process Of Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries are in so many items today. The rechargeable batteries in your laptop, your electric lawnmower, your robotic vacuum, your smartphone, your wireless earbuds, and even your electric vehicle […]
How Are Tesla Batteries Recycled?
Elon Musk tweeted that the battery modules in a Model 3 are designed to last 300,000 to 500,000 miles. As every driver is different, it’s better to measure longevity by […]
Why You Need a Circular Economy ITAD & Electronics Recycling Partner
Right before the pandemic, it was estimated that Americans generated 29.3 pounds of e-waste per person each year. Europe generates more than that at 35.7 pounds, but they also have […]
The 5 Biggest Lithium Ion Battery Fires To Date
Lithium ion batteries are in most every electronic device you own. A rechargeable game controller, smartphone, electric vehicle, tablets, laptops, and smartwatches all have them. They’re just as common in […]
Why Battery Recycling Is the Largest Hazard Facing the Recycling Industry
Battery recycling is one of the most significant hazards to the e-waste industry. It’s a precarious business for workers and facility owners. The dangers start with how home and business […]
Understanding the Most Abundant Commodities in Batteries
How are batteries made? It’s something you must consider before you dispose of a spent battery. Every battery contains metals and substances that are becoming harder to find in the […]