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Some Suggested Steps Regarding Exports and R2:2013

By Patty Osterberg, Director of Education & Outreach

How can a R2 company – and their downstream vendors – obtain the required documentation and comply with Provision 3(a)2 of R2:2013? Below are some steps that can help.

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Exports Due Diligence

Jul 27th, 2016

Using the FM Management Plan to create greater accountability

By Corey Dehmey, R2 Director

SERI has observed Focus Material (FM) Management Plans of many R2 Certified Recyclers that specifically name the downstream vendors in a company’s recycling chain. While this is an acceptable method of developing the FM Management Plan as long as the additional requirements of Provision 5.a are being met, it really misses an opportunity to establish the policies of your organization and enforce those policies through the downstream recycling chain.

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FMs

Jul 27th, 2016

Clarifying the R2 License Renewal Process

One of the requirements in the R2 Code of Practices is that certified companies must have a valid R2 license in place – this includes signing the R2 License Agreement and paying the license fee. This must be completed prior to the Stage 1 audit, and every year thereafter. Companies that do not renew their licensing agreement and pay the license fee prior to the expiration of the old agreement are subject to suspension and, ultimately the revocation of their R2 certificate. Avoid suspension by understanding the process:

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R2 License

Jul 27th, 2016

R2 hosts pre-conference workshops at e-Scrap 2016 Conference

SERI will be hosting two pre-conference workshops at the upcoming e-Scrap conference in New Orleans. There is no cost to attend either workshop but registration is requested. Click here workshop descriptions.

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Conferences

Jun 13th, 2016

R2 and BAN’S Tracking Study

The Basel Action Network is conducting a tracking study which found that an e-Stewards certified company exported used electronics to Hong Kong. (Exporting to Hong Kong violates the e-Stewards standard because Hong Kong is not an OECD country.) More certified companies, including R2 companies, will be implicated in the study as having violated the requirements of their respective standards.

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Basel Action Network Tracking Study

Jun 12th, 2016

R2 reuse requirements reduce environmental footprint and help emerging markets

Fundamental to the R2 Standard is the emphasis on reuse as the best approach to managing electronics. Reuse extends the useful life of electronics, thereby reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing new products. In addition to the widely recognized environmental benefits, reuse also provides economic and social benefits by bridging the digital divide with affordable electronics – particularly in emerging markets. In many regions of the world, the technology boom of the past decade has been fueled in large part by access to affordable used electronics.

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Provision 6 Maximizing reuse Qualifying Downstream Refurbishers

Jun 12th, 2016

Details for new R2 Auditor Training finalized

As discussed in last month’s newsletter, all R2 certifying body auditors will be required to complete the new R2 Auditor Training course by August 10, 2017. Details for the first session have been finalized:

Date: July 26-27, 2016
(8:30am – 5:30 pm each day)

Location: NSF International
789 N. Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Auditor Training

Jun 12th, 2016

Q&A - How do I qualify my shipper if I am using a broker for transportation?

Many recyclers use transportation brokers to arrange carriers to transport their materials. This can be a cost effective way to find carriers traveling routes you use infrequently or need on short notice. Since they are not contracting directly with the carrier, however, they are essentially outsourcing the Provision 12(b) due diligence requirements to the broker. Consequently, they must implement a process to qualify a broker to ensure it conducts due diligence regarding these requirements on their behalf. The process of qualifying a broker includes:

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Provision 12 Transportation Qualifying Transportation Vendors

May 31st, 2016

Downstream Vendor Audit Times

One of the ways in which the R2 Certification program exercises oversight and quality control of the auditing process is by specifying the amount of time Certification Bodies (CBs) must add for reviewing a recycler’s downstream recycling chain. The time requirements, which are found in the R2 Code of Practices (Section V.C.3), are based on the number of downstream vendors, complexity and whether the downstream vendors are R2 Certified. The R2 Code of Practices requires tha

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Audit Time Downstream Vendors

May 31st, 2016

Non-Conformances for Landfill of CRT Glass

There have been questions raised recently about the acceptability of the disposal of CRT glass in landfills by R2 Certified facilities or their downstream vendors. The confusion centers on states which allow the landfill of CRT glass, but do not require it. These are currently California (hazardous waste only) and Illinois. While these states allow landfill to count as “recycling” in state sponsored or producer responsibility program, the R2 Standard still prohibits the landfill of CRT Glass. To be clear, landfilling of CRT glass does not conform to the R2 Standard. This includes the p

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About SERISubpages
We're Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing safe and sustainable reuse and recycling of used electronics through consensus-driven standards.
R2 StandardSubpages
The R2 Standard is the leading certification for electronics repair and reuse. As the housing body for R2, SERI maintains the R2 Standard, related documentation, guidance, and facilitates its ongoing development.
ProgramsSubpages
SERI works with partners throughout the lifecycle of electronic products to ensure that they are managed responsibly. SERI's programs focus on education, outreach, safety, and international development.
- R2 Leaders
Education & TrainingSubpages
SERI offers a variety of educational and training opportunities for recyclers, as well as opportunities for auditors and consultants. These trainings focus on implementing the R2 Standard, realizing a return on the investment in certification, discussing relevant issues or challenges related to recycling practices, and other topics.

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