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1 Page 1 Sustainable Solutions

2 Page 2 U.S. Landfill Ban and/or Legislation 2005-2012 2009 Landfill Ban and/or Legislation 2008 Landfill Ban and/or Legislation 2010-2012 Landfill Ban and/or Legislation No Landfill Ban and/or Legislation

3 Page 3 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  FCC HDTV Mandate February 2009:  United States switch to mandated digital broadcasting from current analog: Estimates 247 million televisions affected  On September 10, 2007.... Charles Golvin from Forrester Research reported that his firm’s survey of 59,000 US households has lead to the finding by that 2012 over 69 million US households will have at least one HDTV in their home.  E-waste/CRT Legislations and/or bans are being considered in the majority of the states in the United States

4 Page 4 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  The EU already has legislation in place mandating e-waste recycling.  On July 1, 2007 the much-delayed Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive, which requires 4kg of e-waste to be recycled per person, went into effect in the U.K.

5 Page 5 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  China Quality News estimates that despite strict regulations on e-waste imports, roughly 70% of the world’s e-waste is smuggled into China as scrap.  Environmental and Human Rights Impact  9 out of 10 people in Guiyu suffer from problems with their skin, Nervous, respiratory or digestive systems  Once Metal is removed, parts are dumped in landfills, rivers or burnt.

6 Page 6 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  E-waste is defined as all obsolete or outdated electronics, and includes Computers, PDAs, VCRs, TVs, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Copiers, MP3 players, Monitors and Stereo systems  The EPA estimates that U.S. households have an average of two to three unused computers and televisions in storage, and businesses are estimated to have even more  EPA estimates that E-waste in today’s landfills already constitutes:  40% of the lead  70% of the heavy metals  E-waste disposal has is a growing problem for:  Businesses  Residents  Cities & Municipalities  Environmental concerns stem from the many compounds found in everyday E-waste that are known to have adverse impacts on health, such as:  Increased risk of cancer, harm to the kidneys, harm to the brain, and harm to the nervous system The proper disposal of E-waste and the enormous benefits in doing so has become a paramount concern for legislators, environmentalists, the general public and the media

7 Page 7 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  The following hazardous elements and compounds can be found in everyday E-waste:  Lead in cathode ray tubes and solder  Mercury in switches and housing  Arsenic in older cathode ray tubes  Antimony trioxide as flame retardant  Polybrominated flame retardants in plastic casings, cables, and circuit boards  Selenium is coating used on older power supply rectifier diodes  Cadmium in circuit boards and semiconductors  Chromium in steel as corrosion protection  Cobalt in steel for structural strength and magnetivity

8 Page 8 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  CRTs are the video display tubes used in:  Computer monitors  Televisions  Radar displays  Video computer terminals  Represent an enormous and growing solid and hazardous waste problem  Contain approximately 4-8 lbs. of lead in each unit  Human exposure can cause damage to the:  Central nervous system  Blood system  Brain development of children

9 Page 9 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry

10 Page 10 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  Electronic Recycling is equivalent to Urban Mining at a low cost.  We are quickly reaching the limits of many of the natural resources required to build our 21st century gadgets.  Demand is outstripping Supply.  Virgin Materials are significantly more costly than recycled materials for manufacturing.  Demand for recycling materials is expanding with global growth in emerging markets  E-waste contains a large amount of rare and increasingly difficult to replace metals:  platinum,  gallium,  indium, etc.  Aside from re-harvesting rare materials, there is the embedded energy content to consider.  In the face of rising energy prices legislators understand we cannot continue to throw our electronic waste stream away which contains a toxic substance and high energy value

11 Page 11 Energy Conservation Benefits Cont…  Significant Energy Savings Recycling of electronic waste conserves a tremendous amount of energy.  Recycling these materials also reduces emissions of pollutants that can cause smog, acid rain and the contamination of waterways.  For example, the smelting of bauxite ore to make aluminum requires 20 times more energy than melting down and reusing the aluminum scrap. 60%

12 Page 12 ERI: Electronic Waste Industry  Municipalities, governments, and companies looking to “green” their images further are likely to embrace e- cycling.  Like global warming a few years ago, the drum beat to address e-waste properly, is growing louder.  Faced with costly clean-ups, looming health concerns and growing climate-change- induced pubic awareness of the planet’s fragility, more states could begin to mandate e- cycling.  This trend could create new opportunities for recycling companies, like Electronic Recyclers, as well as those companies that are involved in the recovery and refining of base metals.

13 Page 13  ERI - The One Stop Electronic Recycling Solution  Largest Electronic Waste Recycler in the United States  Over 170 Million Pounds Recycled  5 U.S. Locations Currently Expanding to 8 Locations in 2009  Highest Capacity and Most Technologically Advanced E-Waste Shredding System in North America oMaximizes Corporate Clients’ Economic Benefit  Highest and Best Environmental Practices oOnly E-Waste Recycler to hire and E.P.A. Official as Director of Environmental Affairs  Specializing in the environmentally safe and socially responsible dismantling of electronic waste  100% recycled oEverything is broken down to commodities oNot illegally exported to other Nations oNot dumped in landfills ERI: One Stop Corporate Solution

14 Page 14  ERI Utilizes a unique bar coding tracking system to ensure all materials are:  Traceable throughout oAll stages of the “in-house” recycling process oDownstream Vendors oProprietary system allows ERI to customize its services to ensure privacy, security, and regulatory/environmental compliance for all its clients.  Guarantees Electronic Recyclers has:  Leads the E-Waste Industry through our advanced in technology and innovation  Educating Cities, States and Countries how to Properly Handle the E-Waste Crisis  1-800 Recycling  Maximizes Corporate Consumer Awareness for our Corporate Partners  Conduit from Consumer to Recycler ERI: One Stop Corporate Solution

15 Page 15 ERI: One Stop Corporate Solution  ERI recycles all types of electronic equipment  Major products include but are not limited to: Major Recycled Products * Computer MonitorsPrinters TelevisionsCopiers LaptopsFaxes LCD ScreensStereo Systems Plasma ScreensCell Phones CRT ScreensTelephones Computer TowersAppliances KeyboardsMicrowaves AppliancesAir Conditioner Units Universal WasteRefrigerators *ARF in California *Fee Based in Rest of United States

16 Page 16 ERI: One Stop Corporate Solution  Maximum Economic Model for our Corporate Customers  #1 U.S. Market Share = Economies of Scale oBest Pricing in the E-Waste Industry  Efficient Logistics Network  Most Technologically Advanced-High Capacity Shredding System- Maximizes Commodity Return  Highest and Best Environmental Practices  ISO 14001  ISO 9001  BAN  Waste Reduction Award Winner: 2006-2007  City of Los Angeles Recycling Vendor Award 2007  Former EPA Official as Director of Environmental Affairs  Cradle to Grave Accountability-Maximum Tracking Documentation

17 Page 17 ERI: One Stop Corporate Solution  Only E-waste Recycler to Hire an E.P.A Official as Director of Environmental Affairs  2006, 2007 WRAP Award Winner (Waste Reduction)  Changed ALL lighting of the facility to energy-saving fluorescent bulbs.  Replaced ALL propane forklifts with electric forklifts  Reducing noxious fumes  Switching to a renewable energy source  Reducing our need for oil at the same time.  Purchased Camry Hybrids  40 MPG on average  Recycled Furniture  100% Post Consumer Paper  Soy-Based Ink

18 Page 18 ERI – Most Technologically Advanced Recycling Solution in North America

19 Page 19 Electronic Recyclers International We appreciate the time you took to meet with us today. Please feel free to contact the following people if you have any questions. John ShegerianPresident and CEO P: (559) 974-8588 jshegerian@electronicrecyclers.com Tammy ShegerianChief Operating Officer P: (559) 974-5745 tshegerian@electronicrecyclers.com Kevin DillonChief Marketing Officer P: (559) 974-8558 kdillon@electronicrecyclers.com Aaron BlumChief Compliance Officer P: (858) 337-7363 ablum@electronicrecyclers.com Tom ShinaultDirector of Environmental Affairs P: (559) 974-0030 tshinault@electronicrecyclers.com


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