John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), discussed electronics recycling and “e-waste” today at the “Environmental Forum: HazWaste 2008” conference, presented by SMH Capital at University Club in New York City.
As part of a expert panel discussion presentation titled “eWaste, Hazard or Not,” Shegerian Addressed the audience of investors and financial analysts looking for specific insights into the biggest trends among environmental industries. He stressed the mounting problems caused by the increase of our nation’s unwanted electronics and their hazardous ingredients and also explained the long-range national and international potential of electronic recycling as a viable business and emerging global industry.
“It’s a great honor to have been asked to be part of the expert panel on e-waste by SMH Capitol today and to discuss the promise of electronic recycling before such an influential financial community audience,” said Shegerian. “The planet’s increasing glut of electronic waste is a problem that can no longer be swept under the rug. The state of California has developed a model that has proven to work and it is well past the time for other states to follow suit, either with similar model or another that works. Properly disposing of electronic waste and the hazards it presents has become the touchstone for a major new industry with local, national and global implications. As more businesses are getting in touch with their green DNA, we believe our young industry can have substantial impact.” Shegerian coined the term “urban miners” to describe the electronic recycling industry and its ability to tap into the rich collection of resources within discarded electronic items.