Electronic Waste & Human Rights
The fastest growing waste sector in the world is electronic waste. It’s hazardous if dumped in landfills; more and more states have made it illegal to put electronics in the trash. As a result, a whole new industry has been created — the electronic recycling industry. Unfortunately, the problem of shipping unwanted electronics illegally […]
Jim Puckett, Executive Director of the Basel Action Network (BAN), will team with John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), as co-hosts of a ReadyTalk Webinar titled “Electronic Waste and Human Rights” to take place live on Thursday, March 12th at 11:00 Pacific time.The fastest growing waste sector in the world […]
A new shot at life for old electronics
The weather grew chilly and the skies threatened rain as a two-day, free electronics recycling event drew to a close Saturday afternoon at the Santa Maria Fairpark, but not before four semitrailers had been filled with gear.The fairpark partnered with Electronic Recyclers of Fresno, for the occasion, which took place Friday afternoon and Saturday.People were […]
Electronic Recyclers International CEO Featured on “Going Green” Radio Show
John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, was featured as an in-studio guest on Sacramento-based KDEE-FM’s “Going Green Radio Show with EnviroBro,” hosted by Leonard E. Robinson, Federal Liaison to the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances Control and the radio host […]
Electronic Recyclers International CEO to be Featured on “Going Green” Radio Show
John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, will be featured as an in-studio guest on Sacramento-based KDEE-FM’s “Going Green Radio Show with EnviroBro,” hosted by Leonard E. Robinson, Federal Liaison to the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances Control and the radio […]
John Shegerian – E2’s First Member In The Central Valley
Thanks to the great work of the E2 Climate Campaign (Bob Epstein and Diane Doucette), E2 received funding from the Hewlett Foundation to expand its business network in the Central Valley. On December 17, the E2 Climate Campaign traveled to the Central Valley with E2 member Rick Degolia and E2 Staff Christine Luong to kick-off […]
ERI Seeking Applicants for Managerial Positions
Electronic Recyclers International, the nation’s leading electronic waste recycler, will be conducting professional interviews this Saturday, Jan. 24, for prospective managers to oversee its locations that are opening up around the country.The interviews will take place at the company’s headquarters, located at 2860 South East Ave. in Fresno from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. At […]
Live from CES: Best Practices for Recycling Electronics
The Consumer Electronics Show isn’t intended for consumers, but it certainly deals with stuff they want. And in one panel discussion here at the 2009 CES, a group of concerned individuals talked about the ramifications of all those cell phones, televisions, netbooks, and other products. In the panel, titled “Recycling Discarded Electronics: Best Practices,” a […]
ERI Unveils New Facility and Shredder
Electronic Recyclers International further expanded its business yesterday afternoon with a ribbon cutting at the new 125,440 square foot facility, located less than a mile away from its Fresno headquarters.VIPs that included Fresno Mayor Alan Autry and Fresno City Councilmember Cynthia Sterling were on hand to celebrate the opening of the new plant, which boasts […]
E-waste certification program launched
The Basel Action Network and the Electronics TakeBack Coalition have joined with Electronic Recyclers International of Fresno to create the “e-Stewards Initiative” — a certification program for North America’s most responsible e-waste recyclers.The e-Steward Initiative is described as the first independently audited and accredited electronic waste recycler certification program forbidding the dumping of toxic e-waste […]