Karidis, A. (2021, April 21). E-waste – Both Affliction and Opportunity. https://www.waste360.com/. Retrieved August 31, 2021, from https://www.waste360.com/e-waste/e-waste-both-affliction-and-opportunity
E-waste is and has been the fastest growing waste stream for decades. According to John Shergeria, co-founder and executive director of ERI, he believes that the opportunity to recycle is massive. The 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. They are zero waste, zero landfills, zero emissions. Everything they generate from their shredding process goes for beneficial reuse into new products around the world. Ultimately, they are believed to be truly part of the circular economy.
I believe this article allows the reader to know what organizations such as ERI have done to help with the problem of electronic waste. ERI has helped slow down the production of electronic waste, and I hope their methods spread throughout the world.
I always wondered how electronic devices are disposed, and what happens to them when we throw them away. I agree with you that ERI seems like it has good environmental practices and other countries should take note. What usually happens to trashed electronics when they are not recycled like they are in this article?
Thanks for your comment! When thrashed electronics aren’t recycled like they are in this article, they are often burned in incinerators.
I agree that e-waste is a big opportunity because the world only has so many materials like rare-earth metals. What is done with e-waste normally and is ERI the only company doing this?
Thanks for your comment! E-waste is usually either recycled or burned in incinerators. I don’t believe ERI is the only company doing this, but they are the most well-known.