ERI’s Shegerian Honored for Circular Economy Leadership
Event summary
- John Shegerian, CEO of ERI, received the Distinguished Service Award from the REMADE Institute on March 18, 2026.
- Shegerian delivered a keynote address and participated in a critical minerals panel at the 2026 REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference.
- ERI processes over a billion pounds of electronic waste annually across eight certified locations in the US.
- The REMADE Institute is a 150+ member public-private partnership accelerating the US’s transition to a circular economy.
The big picture
The recognition of ERI’s John Shegerian underscores the growing strategic importance of circular economy practices in the tech recycling sector. As critical minerals become increasingly vital for modern technologies, the ability to recover and recycle these materials will influence supply chain resilience and national security. ERI’s leadership in this space positions it as a key player in an industry poised for regulatory and technological shifts.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Influence
- How the REMADE Institute’s public-private model will shape US circular economy policies.
- Market Expansion
- Whether ERI can sustain its leadership position as critical mineral recycling gains traction.
- Technological Advancements
- The pace at which innovations in e-waste processing improve recovery rates for rare earth elements.
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