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Business Wire
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ERI's John Shegerian Describes Responsibility in ITAD Services at EBMI Conference in Frankfurt
FRESNO, Calif. & FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI, the nation's leading recycler of electronics and circular ITAD services provider, was a featured panelist on the subject of what it means to be a responsible ITAD services provider at the E-Waste World / Battery Recycling / Metal Recycling / ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference (EBMI) in Frankfurt, Germany last week. It was the second of two panels at the conference featuring Shegerian. In the panel moderated by Jennifer Foxworthy, Director of the Certified Refurbished Partner Program at HP, Shegerian spoke as part of an expert roundtable discussion titled 'How to be an ITAD Vendor.' Shegerian and Foxworthy were joined on stage by Martin Series, Director of Services for Foxway; and Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox. EBMI's immersive event – now Europe's leading forum for the ITAD and circular electronics industry – brought together thousands of attendees and hundreds of globally renowned experts from consumer and industrial electronics manufacturers and suppliers, e-waste recyclers and waste management companies, recycling technology manufacturers, materials recovery experts, sustainable material and chemical suppliers, science and academia, policy-makers, NGOs, research institutions and consultants. "It was a privilege to witness John Shegerian, a genuine thought leader in the ITAD and e-waste recycling space, share his insights and best practices on the circular economy alongside the other esteemed professionals we were honored to host at this year's EBMI Expo,' said Event Director Peter Sarno. 'Having experts such as John engage in dialogue and share their expertise is pivotal in advancing our collective efforts toward a more sustainable and circular economy." 'It was an honor and a privilege to have been invited to participate in this important discussion alongside our peers from around the globe, Martin and Ross, and with expert moderation from our friend Jennifer of HP,' said Shegerian. 'EBMI has become vitally important to organizations of all shapes and sizes, because it gives thought leaders from all over the world the opportunity to share what they know about responsibly managing e-waste, ITAD services, battery recycling and more … and discuss critical best practices as they pertain to the circular economy.' ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and responsible hardware destruction company in the United States. 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 and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first 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 locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ERI's John Shegerian Describes the Role of the Circular Economy in ITAD Services and E-Waste Recycling at EBMI Conference in Frankfurt
FRESNO, Calif. & FRANKFURT, Germany, June 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI, the nation's leading recycler of electronics and circular ITAD services provider, was a featured panelist on the subject of the circular economy at the E-Waste World / Battery Recycling / Metal Recycling / ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference (EBMI) in Frankfurt, Germany this week. In the panel moderated by Corey Dehmey, CEO of SERI – the first of the event's opening day for the ITAD & Circular Electronics portion – Shegerian spoke as part of an expert roundtable discussion titled "Implementing Circular Practices in Private Industry." Shegerian and Dehmy were joined on stage by Virginie Le Barbu, Global Sustainability Director – International Markets for Lenovo; Torbjorn Fredriksson, Head E-commerce and Digital Economy Branch for the United Nations; and Cassie Gruber, Circular Economy Thought Leader, Mentor & Global Business Director for Jabil. EBMI's immersive event – now Europe's leading forum for the ITAD and circular electronics industry – brought together thousands of attendees and hundreds of globally renowned experts from consumer and industrial electronics manufacturers and suppliers, e-waste recyclers and waste management companies, recycling technology manufacturers, materials recovery experts, sustainable material and chemical suppliers, science and academia, policy-makers, NGOs, research institutions and consultants. "It was a privilege to witness John Shegerian, a genuine thought leader in the ITAD and e-waste recycling space, share his insights and best practices on the circular economy alongside the other esteemed professionals we were honored to host at this year's EBMI Expo," said Event Director Peter Sarno. "Having experts such as John engage in dialogue and share their expertise is pivotal in advancing our collective efforts toward a more sustainable and circular economy." "I'm honored to have been invited to participate in this important discussion alongside such innovation leaders in the space," said Shegerian. "This event is vitally important to organizations of all shapes and sizes, because it gives thought leaders from all over the world the opportunity to share what they know about responsibly managing e-waste, ITAD services, battery recycling and more…and discuss critical best practices as they pertain to the circular economy. Business leaders need to reach out across continents and communicate like we have done this week at EBMI if we are to problem-solve and work together to create solutions and opportunities." ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and responsible hardware destruction company in the United States. 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 and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first 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 locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit View source version on Contacts Media contact: Paul Williams, 310/569-0023, Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ERI's John Shegerian Describes the Role of the Circular Economy in ITAD Services and E-Waste Recycling at EBMI Conference in Frankfurt
FRESNO, Calif. & FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI, the nation's leading recycler of electronics and circular ITAD services provider, was a featured panelist on the subject of the circular economy at the E-Waste World / Battery Recycling / Metal Recycling / ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference (EBMI) in Frankfurt, Germany this week. In the panel moderated by Corey Dehmey, CEO of SERI – the first of the event's opening day for the ITAD & Circular Electronics portion – Shegerian spoke as part of an expert roundtable discussion titled 'Implementing Circular Practices in Private Industry.' Shegerian and Dehmy were joined on stage by Virginie Le Barbu, Global Sustainability Director – International Markets for Lenovo; Torbjorn Fredriksson, Head E-commerce and Digital Economy Branch for the United Nations; and Cassie Gruber, Circular Economy Thought Leader, Mentor & Global Business Director for Jabil. EBMI's immersive event – now Europe's leading forum for the ITAD and circular electronics industry – brought together thousands of attendees and hundreds of globally renowned experts from consumer and industrial electronics manufacturers and suppliers, e-waste recyclers and waste management companies, recycling technology manufacturers, materials recovery experts, sustainable material and chemical suppliers, science and academia, policy-makers, NGOs, research institutions and consultants. "It was a privilege to witness John Shegerian, a genuine thought leader in the ITAD and e-waste recycling space, share his insights and best practices on the circular economy alongside the other esteemed professionals we were honored to host at this year's EBMI Expo,' said Event Director Peter Sarno. 'Having experts such as John engage in dialogue and share their expertise is pivotal in advancing our collective efforts toward a more sustainable and circular economy." 'I'm honored to have been invited to participate in this important discussion alongside such innovation leaders in the space,' said Shegerian. 'This event is vitally important to organizations of all shapes and sizes, because it gives thought leaders from all over the world the opportunity to share what they know about responsibly managing e-waste, ITAD services, battery recycling and more…and discuss critical best practices as they pertain to the circular economy. Business leaders need to reach out across continents and communicate like we have done this week at EBMI if we are to problem-solve and work together to create solutions and opportunities.' ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and responsible hardware destruction company in the United States. 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 and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first 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 locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ERI Publishes Annual 2024 Impact Report, with Focus on Circularity
FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ERI, the nation's leading (and only truly circular) recycler of electronics and ITAD services provider, has announced the release of its fifth annual Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which can be accessed on the company's website at The report summarizes the impact of ERI's achievements, innovations and highlights from the previous year and demonstrates the company's dedication to exceed its sustainability, circularity and material goals and benchmarks. Among other notable accomplishments, ERI remains the world's only ITAD/electronic recycling company to have achieved carbon neutral status. The report also highlights ERI's unique focus on innovation. The fully illustrated document provides descriptions of a number of ESG-related highlights from last year, including: Details of the company's new state-of-the-art proprietary alkaline battery recycling process; The company's ISO 27001 certification; ERI's critical role in CEP's groundbreaking global consumer electronics design guide; ERI's game-changing collaboration with Staples to establish heightened consumer opportunities to recycle electronics and batteries; Multiple honors and awards, including ERI receiving the SustainableIT Impact Award and ERI's Chairman/CEO John Shegerian being named to City & State New York's 'Responsible 100' list; Continued improvements in ERI's technology to become more transparent, provide better services for customers while continuing to push sustainability and data security forward through innovation; New R&D focused on enhanced double materiality and genuine circularity; and much more. 'Last year was yet another successful year on multiple levels for ERI,' said Shegerian. 'It was our most accomplished year in terms of environmental programs and innovation, and perhaps most excitingly, it set the framework for 2025 – which is shaping up to be a year of even more significant and impactful transformation, with more bold innovations and meaningful partnerships. As our new Impact report clearly demonstrates, we look forward to continuing to grow our shareholders' value – all while making the world a better and more sustainable place.' ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and responsible hardware destruction company in the United States. 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 and only company in its industry to achieve carbon neutrality at all its facilities nationwide, and the first 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 locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect people, the planet and privacy. For more information about ITAD services and e-waste recycling at ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ERI Provides Alkaline Battery Recycling Solutions in Indiana
ERI, the nation's largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, is now providing alkaline battery recycling services at its carbon neutral, state-of-the-art, 315,000 square-foot e-waste recycling and ITAD facility in Plainfield, Indiana, where millions of pounds of electronic waste are responsibly recycled each year. 'Our innovative alkaline battery recycling process produces zero waste products, is circular economy focused and yields clean commodity outputs – creating a truly circular ecosystem,' said ERI Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO John Shegerian. 'This has been a natural progression for us to offer a much-requested service in addition to ERI's existing suite of e-waste, end of life and asset management services.' Shegerian added that ERI's Indiana facility is able to process every type of alkaline battery. ERI's Indiana facility also houses proprietary and first-in-industry technologies such as AI-driven robotics; proprietary hyper-efficient shredding; and smart material tracking and reporting technology. ERI has been providing comprehensive electronic waste recycling services in Indiana businesses and individuals since 2008 and is ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, NAID AAA, R2 and BAN e-steward certified and is a fully carbon neutral organization, distinguishing the company as the world's first electronic recycling and ITAD company to achieve carbon neutral status at all of its facilities nationwide. ERI's Indiana location, housing the world's largest and most efficient e-waste shredding system, is located at 3100 Reeves Rd. in Plainfield, the facility maintains public receiving hours from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 2 pm. Anyone can easily get information by contacting 1-800-ERI-DIRECT (374-3473). ERI is the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States. 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. ERI has the capacity to process more than a billion pounds of electronic waste annually at its eight certified locations, serving every zip code in the United States. ERI's mission is to protect organizations, people and the environment. For more information about e-waste recycling and ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit SOURCE: ERI Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 02/04/2025 06:28 PM/DISC: 02/04/2025 06:28 PM
