Itochu and ERI Launch Japan Electronics Recycling Venture
Itochu and U.S. firm ERI are launching a joint venture to recycle electronics in Japan. The project aims to recover materials amid rising geopolitical risks.
ITOCHU Corporation has announced a capital and business alliance with the United States-based Electronic Recyclers International to establish a joint venture in Japan. The new entity, ERI Japan, will specialize in the recycling of information technology equipment and electronic devices. This initiative comes as Japan accelerates its resource-recycling efforts to mitigate geopolitical risks and secure a domestic supply of precious metals and other critical materials. By recovering these resources from discarded electronics, the partnership between Itochu and its American partner aims to strengthen the circular economy and reduce reliance on external supply chains for essential manufacturing components.
