Category: News Room

Police Raid Fake iPhone Factory in China and Seize $19.4 Million Worth of Counterfeit iDevices

Chinese authorities arrested nine individuals suspected to be connected to a factory believed to create counterfeit iDevices. The factory, according to the Wall Street Journal, shipped at least 41,000 counterfeit iOS devices this year. ERI Chairman and CEO John Shegerian is quoted in the piece explaining how counterfeit devices constitute a new layer of threat […]

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Why We’re All a Part of the Green Electronics Conversation

In a Triple Pundit-moderated Twitter chat, ERI joined the Green Electronics Council and UL Environment to discuss the current state and future of green electronics. For a round-up of the discussion or more information on the upcoming Emerging Green conference, click here.

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U.S. Korea Connect Business Profile: Electronic Recyclers International

ERI is a major international partner of some of Korea’s major electronics manufacturers, including LS Nikko-Copper.  To read more about ERI continues to strengthen its partnerships with major companies in Korea, click here.

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Electronic Waste: U.S. Is World’s Biggest Producer By Far, Study Says

In an interview with NBC News, ERI CEO and Chairman John Shegerian addressed the proliferation of electronic waste and what consumers can do to protect themselves and the environment when getting rid of old devices and buying new ones. Find the video of the interview here.

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NYC apartment program covers 1 million residents

NYC’s e-waste recycling program, conducted in partnership with ERI, marked the 1-millionth resident served this week.To read more, visit Resource Recycling.

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E-cycleNYC Program Exceeds Projected Goals

In a joint press conference held today by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), ERI and proactive manufacturers, it was announced that the City’s groundbreaking e-cycleNYC program is now serving more than 1 million residents. The program is a public-private partnership between DSNY and ERI.

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ERI In Conscious Company Magazine

ERI is proud to partner with Conscious Company. We feel honored to have the opportunity to underline our commitment to responsibly recycling electronic devices in a publication that puts sustainability and doing good first.

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Electronic Waste Is Taking Over The World; Here’s What New York City Is Doing About It

This week, it was revealed that New York City’s electronic waste recycling program – e-cycleNYC – has collected more than 860,000 pounds of electronics, including cell phones, laptops, computers, televisions and more, since launching in November 2013. It is estimated that the program, a partnership between the New York City Department of Sanitation and ERI, will […]

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ERI Featured In Huffington Post

On the eve of an event announcing 1 million residents served through ERI’s partnership with New York City, ERI was featured in an article on the Huffington Post’s website titled “Removing Toxic Electronics From NYC’s Waste”.The article highlights the legislation New York City recently passed making it illegal to discard e-waste in the trash, as […]

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City to Collect Electronics Curbside

In July 2011, North Carolina banned the dumping of electronic devices, such as televisions and computers, in state landfills. Now, beginning July 1, 2015, Wilmington, North Carolina, will be offering its residents curbside pickup. The City of Wilmington chose to partner with ERI to shred electronics to sizes no bigger than a thumbnail. ERI will ensure […]

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