E-waste dumping ban takes effect
Taking effect Friday was a ban limiting the types of items that can be disposed of in the city of Albemarle’s landfill.The North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill into law in 2010 making it illegal to knowingly place old televisions, computers such as desktops, monitors and laptops, as well as computer keyboards and mice […]
Banning toxic trade in a changing Asian market
As the urbanisation of emerging Asian countries continues to reach new heights in the 21st century, the demand for fi nite materials also skyrockets. Everything from precious metals used in electronics to simple building materials such as wood and concrete are needed – and disposed of – at an alarming rate.Increased sanctions and better awareness […]
5 Reasons to Consider Hiring an Ex-Prisoner
John Shegerian is an entrepreneur, environmental and social issues activist, international speaker and the Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International who has employed hundreds of ex-convicts in the past 20 years.Following the Rodney King beating in 1993, Shegerian helped start Homeboy Industries, which helps at-risk, recently released and former gang members in Los Angeles […]
Clear Channel’s ‘Green is Good’ Announces a ‘Sustainability All-Star’ Roster of July Guests
The Clear Channel produced “Green is Good” radio show has announced its “sustainability rock star” roster of guests for July and August, revealing a broad selection of leading green businesses and organizations, each taking unique measures to protect and sustain our planet.The weekly interview program, co-hosted by John Shegerian (Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers […]
As e-waste piles up, disposal issues grow
New smartphones, TVs and laptops enter the marketplace at an ever-quickening pace, and many gadget-loving consumers feel compelled to have the latest and greatest with the most buzz. As a result, they find themselves with a growing stash of gizmos in need of disposal.Trashed computers, TVs and other gadgets make up the fastest-growing municipal waste […]
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received the Basel Action Network’s (BAN’s) e-Stewards E-Waste Recycler Certification for its facility in Denver, Colorado.BAN’s e-Steward Certification is the first electronic recycling standards program backed by environmental organizations and major corporations alike. The accredited, third-party audited certification program […]
Electronic Recyclers International CEO Warns “Nobody is Safe” from Identity Theft
Citing a recent breach of security at Citigroup that caused hundreds of thousands of cardholders’ private information to be compromised, John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has issued a public statement warning businesses and private citizens to take extra precautions to protect their private […]
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received the Basel Action Network’s (BAN’s) e-Stewards E-Waste Recycler Certification for its facility in Auburn, Washington.BAN’s e-Steward Certification is the first electronic recycling standards program backed by environmental organizations and major corporations alike. The accredited, third-party audited certification program […]
Electronic Recyclers International Addresses Colorado Association for Recycling Summit
Matt McLaughlin, Regional Sales Director for Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, was among the panelists of a group discussion on recycling education yesterday at the Colorado Association for Recycling’s Annual Recycling Summit, held at the Village in Breckenridge, Colorado.The Summit, now in its 22nd year, is a dynamic conference […]
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received the Basel Action Network’s (BAN’s) e-Stewards E-Waste Recycler Certification for its facility in Flower Mound, Texas.BAN’s e-Steward Certification is the first electronic recycling standards program backed by environmental organizations and major corporations alike. The accredited, third-party audited certification […]