Electronic Recyclers CEO Addresses ATHGO International Global Forum at UN Headquarters.
John S. Shegerian Joins Panel of International Dignitaries to Discuss Current and Future State of Electronic Waste
NEW YORK -- John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI), discussed electronics recycling and "e-waste" at the ATHGO (Alliance Toward Harnessing Global Opportunities) International "Global Third Way: Becoming One With the Environment" conference at United Nations Headquarters in New York today.
Joining an esteemed panel of leading environmental academics, scientists and UN Ambassadors from all over the world, Shegerian spoke of the mounting global environmental problems caused by the glut of our nation's e-waste and explained the long-range international potential of electronic recycling as a concept and as an industry.
"John Shegerian and his team at ERI are true champions for the environment," said Armen Orujyan, PhD, ATHGO International's Founder and President. "Going away from the conventional methodology, John acts today and speaks of the clean, healthy, and wasteless future. Our young participants need to meet and hear more people like John and less of today's rhetoric of future actions. The forum benefits tremendously from the presence of such a reputable and environmentally friendly corporation such as ERI."
Nearly 500 students and young professionals have convened at UN Headquarters for the Global Forum, a three-day practicum-based event focusing on global warming, climate change and other environmental issues of the day.
"It's a great honor to have been asked to join ATHGO at United Nations Headquarters and discuss the urgency of electronic waste alongside such a globally influential group," said Shegerian. "Electronic waste is a growing problem that affects the environment and human health across the globe. Properly disposing of electronic waste and the hazards it presents represents a great challenge for all of us. I applaud ATHGO and their attempts to bring the elite minds of the world together to discuss these issues before our next generation of decision makers."
The leader of its industry, Electronic Recyclers is the number one electronic recycling company that demanufactures and recycles electronic items ranging from computer monitors to televisions to cell phones to computers themselves. With the recent addition of its Massachusetts facility, ERI is now capable of processing in excess of 100 million pounds of electronic waste per year.
The largest recycler of electronic waste in the State of California, Fresno-headquartered Electronic Recyclers is licensed to demanufacture, recycle and crush the cathode ray tubes found in computer monitors, televisions and other types of video equipment. For more information about e-waste recycling and Electronic Recyclers, call 1-800-884-8466 or visit http://www.electronicrecyclers.com.
