Electronic Recyclers International CEO Addresses Environmental Forum: HazWaste 2008.John S. Shegerian Speaks to Investor Community on State of e-waste Industry NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI Eri (ē`rī), in the Bible, son of Gad. ), discussed electronics recycling and "e-waste" today at the "Environmental Forum: HazWaste 2008" conference, presented by SMH SMH Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) SMH St Michael's Hospital SMH Shaking My Head SMH Strong Memorial Hospital SMH Sanders Morris Harris Inc. SMH Screening for Mental Health, Inc. Capital at University Club in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . As part of a expert panel discussion presentation titled "eWaste, Hazard or Not," Shegerian Addressed the audience of investors and financial analysts looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. specific insights into the biggest trends among environmental industries. He stressed the mounting problems caused by the increase of our nation's unwanted electronics and their hazardous ingredients and also explained the long-range national and international potential of electronic recycling as a viable business and emerging global industry. "It's a great honor to have been asked to be part of the expert panel on e-waste by SMH Capitol today and to discuss the promise of electronic recycling before such an influential financial community audience," said Shegerian. "The planet's increasing glut of electronic waste is a problem that can no longer be swept under the rug. The state of California has developed a model that has proven to work and it is well past the time for other states to follow suit, either with similar model or another that works. Properly disposing of electronic waste and the hazards it presents has become the touchstone for a major new industry with local, national and global implications. As more businesses are getting in touch with their green DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. , we believe our young industry can have substantial impact." Shegerian coined the term "urban miners" to describe the electronic recycling industry and its ability to tap into the rich collection of resources within discarded electronic items. Now the largest recycler of electronic waste in the world, Fresno-headquartered Electronic Recyclers is licensed to de-manufacture and recycle televisions, computer monitors, computers, and other types of electronic equipment. ERI is capable of processing in excess of 100 million pounds of electronic waste per year. For more information about e-waste recycling and Electronic Recyclers, call 1-800-RECYCLING or visit http://www.electronicrecyclers.com. |
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