U.S., China top dumping of electronic waste; little recycled
The United States and China contributed most to record mountains of electronic waste such as cellphones, hair dryers and fridges in 2014 and less than a sixth ended up recycled worldwide, a U.N. study said on Sunday.Overall, 41.8 million tonnes of “e-waste” — defined as any device with an electric cord or battery — were […]
ERI CEO Points to Coca-Cola as Example of Big Businesses’ Increasing Focus on Digital Security
Citing recent news coverage surrounding Coca-Cola’s increased focus on digital security, John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has issued a public statement encouraging all businesses to follow suit.Feeling the pressure to strengthen its digital security, Coca-Cola recently announced that it is making a number […]
Electronic Recyclers International® (ERI)
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old cell phone when you turn it back in to Electronic Recyclers International logo get the latest version? More than likely, if it cannot be refurbished, it is recycled to claim some of the valuable resources the phone contains. Those resources are then marketed to vendors who […]
UrbanMining.org Explores and Uncovers “Rare Earth” Issues
UrbanMining.org, the world’s leading online urban mining brand and informational website dedicated to providing educational content on the subject, features a number of “rare earth” metals related articles on its blog.The group of elements called rare earth metals contain special electronic and magnetic properties that make them a key component of many 21st century technologies. […]
Fast Cash for Your Old Cell Phone
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing problems in the world. According to the Solving the e-Waste Problem Initiative (StEP), 123,000 metric tons of electronic devices become e-waste every year, with Europe, the United States and China being the top polluters. E-Waste is still more likely to be tossed into a landfill or thrown […]
1-800-Recycling.com, an interactive website dedicated to enhancing and democratizing the consumer recycling experience while making practical suggestions about green living, continues to provide consumers with new regional recycling profiles, expanding on its series of blog articles about the unique recycling options and programs in various metropolitan areas throughout the US and Canada.The regional “Recycling Profiles” […]
Creating A Culture Of Hope – Not Fear – Around Sustainability
Many sustainability experts have grappled and struggled with understanding what truly motivates behavior change, trying to design better systems and tools to achieve real world impact. At our core, we all ultimately want to leave the planet a better place for future generations; to live in a world of purpose and ultimately live a life […]
“How Does Stuff Get Recycled? Join Reading Rainbow to Find Out”
It’s important to reduce how much trash we create, and then reuse stuff as much as possible. But some things you just can’t figure out how to reuse, so recycling is much better than throwing them away. Recycling conserves natural resources and saves energy, helping to protect our climate.So when you see a bottle or […]
1-800-Recycling.com Profiled and Recommended by USA Today “Tech Now” Columnist
1-800-Recycling.com, an interactive online tool dedicated to enhancing and democratizing the consumer recycling experience, has received a recommendation and high praise from Jennifer Jolly, writer of USA Today’s “Tech Now” column.In the column and accompanying video, viewable on USAToday’s website, Jolly, in honor of Earth Day, asked and answered the question about how to get […]
Green is Good Radio Show Adds Big Names to Guest Lineup
America’s top green radio show, the national weekly “Green is Good” program, now available nationwide via “America’s Talk” on iHeartRadio, has added some exciting “Sustainability Allstar” guests to its scheduled lineup for the remainder of spring.Guests interviewed will include representatives from many of the best-known brands, businesses and non-profit organizations leading the environmental charge. Interviews […]