There are now over 900 R2 Certified facilities in the world! R2 Certification means these facilities are reusing or recycling their electronics in a way that promotes resource preservation, environmental sustainability and the ongoing health and safety of both employees and the world at large. R2’s foundation is not just about recycling, but prioritizes reuse as…
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We have been expecting an update to the R2 standard for a little while now, since the last update was done in 2013. The current standard has been in place for 5 years, and with the changes in technology that have occurred in that time, it’s been agreed that it’s time for an update. What’s…
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For organizations that are currently certified to RIOS:2006, all transitions to the RIOS:2016 certification should be completed by the end of September 2019. In order to meet this deadline, internal audits should be scheduled to occur within the next couple months (in late spring 2019). New Version Emphasizes Overall quality Proactive versus reactive action Output…
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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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