Co-op City Joins e-cycleNYC Program
ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics, has announced that Co-op City, the largest co-op housing development in the world, has joined the e-cycleNYC program. News of the 50,000 resident, Bronx-based development comes on the heels of news last month that the groundbreaking electronics recycling program had surpassed the 1 million mark in terms of residents […]
SWANA 2015 Excellence Award Goes to SAFE Disposal Events
ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics, has announced that the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has been named the winner of the 2015 Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Silver Excellence Award in the Special Waste category. The Department received the award yesterday for the “NYC SAFE Disposal Events” it developed […]
The E-Waste Stream is Growing: What Can We Do?
In an op-ed for Triple Pundit, ERI CEO and Chairman John Shegerian discusses how to increase consumer e-waste recycling rates through forging partnerships between manufacturers, retailers, recyclers and governments of all sizes.To read the full article, click here.
ERI & Fresno Grizzlies to Receive ‘Power of a Partner’ Award
ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics, partnered with Susan G. Komen® Central Valley, Business Street and the Fresno Grizzlies for a successful e-waste recycling collection event last week at Chukchansi Park. All proceeds will benefit Komen Central Valley. In recognition of their teamwork and efforts, Komen Central Valley will present ERI and the Fresno Grizzlies […]
ERI Featured In Comerica Sustainability Report
ERI was recently featured in the 2014 Comerica Sustainability Report. The report highlights ways Comerica is working to make their company and the world a greener and more sustainable place. The entire report can be viewed on the Comerica website at the following link: Comerica 2014 Sustainability Report
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.