Why I Hire Former Convicts and Gang Members
When I took over Electronic Recyclers International in late 2004, it was a failing company. I decided to restructure and rebrand it. And when it came time to hire new employees, I saw an opportunity to hire individuals from what have typically been marginalized segments of society: former convicts, former gang members, the homeless, people […]
Electronic Recyclers International introduces new glass recycling technology
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), a recycler of electronic waste, has received approval from 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 recovery and cleaning has long been a challenge for recyclers of electronics, but ERI’s new technology, utilizing a […]
Small Business Wields More Power Than Meets the Eye
There’s a reason everyone in Washington is talking about small business. Small business owners and employees make up the vast majority of the American electorate. Yet, big business seems to have all the influence. Too often, small business owners don’t even bother getting involved in the policymaking decisions that affect their businesses.That hesitance, experts say, […]
Electronic Recyclers International Featured in Fortune Magazine
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the largest recycler of Electronic Waste in the country, announced today that it is featured in the current (Sept, 27, 2010) issue of Fortune in the magazine’s opening column, “F1RST.”A photograph of ERI forklift operator Frank Giannandrea operating a Bobcat scooping up a huge pile of electronic waste to be recycled […]
A new video sketch launched today by 1-800-Recycling.com uses humor to make a memorable point. The video sketch, launched today via YouTube, uses actors to parody the iconic character Gordon Gekko, immortalized by Michael Douglas’ Oscar-winning performance in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street; and that character’s show-stopping ‘Greed is Good’ speech from the movie.In 1-800-Recycling’s version, […]
Electronic Recyclers International to Pursue Official Basel Action Network e-Steward Certification
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has contracted with certifying body QMI SAI Global to be audited to receive the Basel Action Network’s (BAN’s), e-Stewards E-Waste Recycler Certification.BAN’s e-Steward Certification is the first such program backed by environmental organizations and major corporations alike. The accredited, third-party audited certification program has […]
John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), will discuss electronics recycling and e-waste tomorrow at the EI Digest Group Gathering 2010 at the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego, presented by The EnviroBiz Group.As part of an expert panel discussion on the challenges and promise of harvesting valuable metals from discarded consumer […]
1-800-Recycling.com Announces Latest Winner of Free iPad
Greg Lunday of Gresham, Oregon will receive a free Apple iPad this week – and all he had to do was download the free iPhone App, “My Recycle List,” a user-friendly tool designed to help anyone anywhere participate in the recycling of items they would otherwise throw away. “My Recycle List” is currently the #1 […]
1-800-Recycling.com’s “My Recycle List” Hits Android Market
1-800-Recycling.com , an interactive nationwide company dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the consumer recycling experience, has announced the launch of its “My Recycle List” as an app for the Android Market. “My Recycle List” is a user-friendly tool designed to help anyone anywhere participate in the recycling of items they would otherwise throw away.The first […]
3 steps to take when disposing of your computer
Most people wouldn’t throw out their Social Security card or toss a credit card in the trash. Yet careful souls worldwide have been dumping old computers by the millions, filling landfills with exactly that kind of sensitive information, where aggressive high-tech criminals can readily scoop it up.According to the latest statistics from the EPA, 205 […]