Myth #1 – ISO 9001 Is All About Policies & Procedures No, it’s actually about the overarching framework of quality. Yes, policies and procedures are a part of it, but it’s not just having a manual and being done with it that matters. ISO, and all of the other certification bodies for that matter, are…
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As we head full steam into 2019, our team has been reviewing publications and blogs that forecast what is on the horizon for standards in 2019. We expect R2 to be updated in 2019, although there is no set date for this. There is also an expected update to the RIOS (Recycling Industry Operating Standard)…
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I have been doing internal R2 audits for many years now. In those years I’ve had the opportunity to see lots of companies. Big companies, small companies, companies that run like well-oiled machines and set the standard in their industry, and ragtag companies that do the barest minimum to stay in business. In my experience,…
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E-Scrap Overview The annual trade show E-Scrap 2018 was held in New Orleans, Louisiana from October 9 – 11, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Marketed for attendees in the electronics scrap industry, there were a number of trade organizations such as Basel Action Network (BAN), Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Sustainable Electronics Recycling International…
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ISO 45001 was published in March 2018 and since then, we’ve published a couple blogs about this new Occupational Health & Safety Standard, which will replace OHSAS 18001 in March 2021. The first blog we wrote was to point out the differences between ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001. The second blog we wrote was to summarize…
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What Is NAID? NAID is the National Association for Information Destruction and is the international trade association for companies providing information destruction services. Suppliers of products, equipment and services to destruction companies are also eligible for membership. NAID’s mission is to promote the information destruction industry and the standards and ethics of its member companies. Why Is…
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What Is AS 9100? AS 9100 is a certification based on a standard published by the Society of Automotive Engineers in the Americas (SAE). Initially released in October 1999 by the Society of Automotive Engineers in the Americas and the European Association of Aerospace Industries in Europe, and shortly thereafter by standards organizations in Japan and Asia,…
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We usually speak with companies who have already decided to pursue getting R2 certification (Responsible Recycling) or renewing their certification. But we know that making this decision often comes at a cost. R2 costs money and it costs time. But are the pro’s worth it? We know it can be a big decision to make. As one user recently…
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Glacier Consulting continues to grow! We are excited to introduce our new Director of Compliance, Michael Hutchcraft. Michael is an experienced ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and R2 Lead Auditor and consultant specializing in R2 implementations. Michael recently attained NAID certification as a Certified Secure Destruction Specialist. Prior to joining Glacier, Michael was the Environmental, Health and…
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Between R2, RIOS, and e-Stewards, the environmental standards landscape can get really confusing. What is RIOS and how does it compare to R2? What is e-Stewards and why would I need it? Which standards make sense for me? Below we review each of the major environmental standards you may consider for your business. We’ll describe…
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