ERI Featured in CBS News Story on the Responsible Recycling of Electronic Waste

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ERI, the leading international material resource recovery, ITAD and tech reuse and recycling company, is spotlighted in a feature story produced by CBS News’ New York Affiliate, WCBS-TV about the mounting glut of electronic waste and the need for responsible recycling practices.

The in-depth feature segment explores the rapid production of innovative new technologies and the best solutions that have been created to solve the world’s fastest-growing waste stream: e-waste. ERI Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman John Shegerian was interviewed for the story, walking reporter Evyn Moon through ERI’s New Jersey facility and sharing insights on how ERI has become the leading brand in the electronics recycling industry.

“It was truly an honor to be interviewed by Evyn Moon for this timely and important story and to share what we know,” said Shegerian. “It is critically important at this unique juncture of AI, innovation and the escalating global need to source rare earth materials that all the stakeholders participate in the process of recycling their devices responsibly. At ERI, for example, all of the commodities that come out of electronic devices go to beneficial reuse and nothing ends up in landfills. All materials are re-entered into the circular economy as new products, which is a win-win for everyone.”

“We’re very proud to work directly with over 70 of the world’s leading electronics manufacturers (OEMs) and retailers as they take the necessary steps needed to responsibly recycle electronics and relevantly participate in the circular economy,” added Shegerian. “Through a dedication to innovation and collaboration, we have developed effective solutions to the challenges e-waste presents.”

The CBS segment also takes a look inside ERI’s state-of-the-art facilities as an example of how electronic waste can be completely diverted from landfills when recycled responsibly. It can be viewed here.

ERI is the leading international material resource recovery, ITAD and tech reuse and recycling company. ERI is certified at the highest level by all leading environmental and data security oversight organizations to de-manufacture, recycle, and refurbish every type of electronic device in an environmentally responsible manner. It is the first company in its industry to achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications for security and data protection. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified U.S. locations, serving every zip code in the United States, with facilities and partners serving over 50 countries. ERI’s mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about circularity, ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit https://eridirect.com.