Citing a recently reported list of nations that lead the world in “e-waste dumping,” John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, describes the current situation as a “serious global wake-up call” for responsible electronic recycling.According to the list, part of a recent report from the […]
Humans Threw Out 92 Billion Pounds of Electronics Last Year
The amount of old electronics we throw in the trash is gross, and now a new report from the United Nations University quantifies the extent to which we’re discarding iPods and rusty washing machines.In the US alone, we tossed out 7.1 million metric tons of e-waste, or nearly 16 billion pounds. That means we created […]
Veolia, New York City Double Household Hazardous Waste Effort
Veolia and New York City are doubling their partnership to increase household hazardous waste collection and recycling in the city.The NYC SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables and Electronics) Disposal events, managed by the New York City Department of Sanitation, will double in size to 10 events this year. Chicago-based Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp. (VESNA) […]
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 […]