June 19, 2015

Northeast Recycling Council Member Spotlight: Electronic Recyclers International

The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), an organization dedicated to the promotion of economic and environmental stability through the responsible recycling of solid waste, recently showcased ERI in its Member Spotlight. The spotlight details some of the electronic devices ERI breaks down and recycles, including televisions, smartphones and computers, as well as highlights some of the ways […]

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June 18, 2015

ERI Chairman Calls United Nations University Report on E-Waste Dumping an “Urgent Wake Up Call”

Citing a recently reported list of nations that lead the world in “e-waste dumping,” John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of 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 United Nations University, the United States […]

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June 1, 2015

ERI Featured In Raytheon Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

ERI is honored to be the sole electronic waste processing supplier for Raytheon, helping the company streamline its e-waste management to be a leader in its field.In 2014, ERI processed more than 200,000 pounds of e-waste for Raytheon, in addition to securely shredding more than 3,200 hard drives for the company.ERI is proud to partner […]

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April 30, 2015

ERI Chairman Calls Latest United Nations University Report on Nation-by-Nation Electronic Waste Dumping Statistics an “Urgent Wake Up Call”

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 […]

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April 20, 2015

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 […]

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April 20, 2015

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) […]

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April 18, 2015

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 […]

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April 14, 2015

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 […]

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March 25, 2015

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 […]

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