Responsible Use and Recycling of the R2v3 Standard focuses on regulating the impact of electronics refurbishing and recycling on the environment and workers associated with the e-recycling industry. Established in North America in 2008— the Standard is widely adopted by electronic recyclers, including IT Asset Disposition companies (ITADs), refurbishers and resellers for sustainable electronics recycling in an eco-friendly way through the Test, Repair, Reuse, and Recycling stages.
R2v3, was adopted in July 2020 by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), it is the second major revision or upgrade of the R2 Practices since 2013, when the first revision was released. According to the R2 version 3.0 documentation (© SERI, 2020: The R2 Standard by SERI Version 3 (R2v3), R2 certification can help IT asset managers, buyers of IT asset destruction, refurbishing and remarketing services, and recyclers to reinforce confidence on sustainable & safe management of used electronics equipment. Further, ITAD companies having R2v3 certification are in a stronger position to assure customers of the efficacy of their data destruction practices.
The R2v3 requirements span ten different areas, ranging from scope, responsible e-waste management strategies, and legal requirements to data security, facility requirements, and more.
The Recycling Industry Operating Standard™ (RIOS™) is an integrated Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Management System Certification that is designed for recycler, by recyclers. With RIOS™, recyclers are able to obtain certification without having to fit their system into a program designed for manufacturers. By integrating the management system, recyclers are able to more effectively manage their system, which results in stronger health and safety programs, greater environmental responsibility, and better operational efficiency.
Recyclers of all commodities are able and encouraged to adopt RIOS™ at their facility. Whether recycling paper, plastic, metals, textiles, electronics or tires, RIOS™ has a place in the facility. Furthermore, RIOS™ can be adopted in any country in the world. RIOS™ is truly the global standard for recycling.
RIOS™ offers the guidance and necessary tools to comply with industry requirements and federal regulations allowing a recycling facility to stay ahead of market changes. Working with a RIOS™ certified facility means your partners:
- Meet the highest recycling benchmarks
- Promote environmentally-sound facility management
Enhance corporate responsibility!