Dive Brief:
- Electronic Recyclers International Inc. (ERI) announced a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business’ Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (IGEL).
- ERI, headquartered in Fresno, CA, and IGEL will work together to develop the next generation of sustainability solutions to address electronics waste recycling. They will also collaborate on initiatives that pair sustainability and best business practices.
- Faculty members and researchers from Wharton and IGEL will share knowledge with ERI on sustainability, industry and community leadership.
Dive Insight:
Joanne Spigonardo, senior associate director of business development of Wharton’s IGEL, said the partnership can create practical results and innovative solutions for a number of problems, including reducing the volume of e-waste thrown into the waste stream and tackling the issue of digital security.
