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…
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…
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…
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)…
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,…
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…
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…
The Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) begins their 3 day meeting in Denver, Colorado today to discuss R2 revisions, which is open to the public. The R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has been meeting regularly via conference call to consider revisions to the R2 Standard. The TAC is comprised of representatives from…
One of my contacts at a firm that helps electronics manufacturers liquidate excess inventory shared a timely piece of intel the other day. AT&T’s Mobile Carrier Liquidations marketplace will require that all buyers maintain a valid R2 Certification for any and all facilities receiving product in the United States by October 1, 2017. It is…
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…