Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has received approval by the State of California to utilize a technology system for the recycling of glass from old televisions, computer monitors and cathode ray tubes (CRTs). Glass has long been a challenge for recyclers of electronics, but ERI’s new technology, utilizing a proprietary cleaning system, solves the problem, enabling ERI to clean and process glass on site in a safe and environmentally responsible way.
ERI is the first North American organization to use this superior cleaning glass technology, developed in Europe. It is already in place at ERI’s Fresno, California location and is being installed at all other ERI locations around the country.
“We’re very excited to be implementing a recycling solution technology for glass right here on site,” said John Shegerian, ERI’s Chairman and CEO. “Our hats are off to the State of California, who worked closely with us to review and approve this technology. Their forward thinking openness to embrace new technology to benefit our environment is truly commendable. For too long glass has been a challenging part of the electronic recycling puzzle for many and we are proud to offer our industry a solution that is clean, efficient and fast.”
Shegerian added that ERI has gained the rights to utilize the technology in the US after researching and evaluating its success in European countries such as Italy, Germany, Scotland and England. The technology is the European gold standard in glass processing and is now being used in 18 nations there.