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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.
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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.
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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
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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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R2 Update Newsletter - March 2016

In this issue:

Professor Oladele Osibanjo joins SERI Board of Directors
Grow your business with a Campus Allowance
R2 Leaders meet for 2nd annual summit
How the updated ISO 14001 Standard may affect R2 companies

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Apr 4th, 2016

R2 Update Newsletter - February 2016

In this issue:

USEPA's Implementation Study and R2
The Compentency of Internal Auditors
R2 TAC meets in Dallas
Introducing R2 to Japan

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EPA TAC Internal Auditors Japan

Apr 4th, 2016

Prof. Oladele Osibanjo joins SERI Board of Directors

SERI is honored that Oladele Osibanjo of Ibaden, Nigeria has joined the SERI Board of Directors. For many years, Professor Osibanjo has been an ardent proponent for responsible global management of used and end-of-life electronics. In particular, he has worked to address the difficult and urgent challenges faced by developing countries, especially in Africa.

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Mar 30th, 2016

Grow your business with a Campus Allowance

When businesses expand they are often faced with space challenges and the dilemma of whether to move to a new location or add additional location(s) nearby that will operate as a “campus”. Factored into the decision should be how additional locations may affect your R2 certification and the total cost. The R2 Code of Practices offers a solution that can be beneficial for growing companies: a “Campus Allowance.”

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Code of Practices Allowances

Feb 28th, 2016

The Competency of Internal Auditors

Internal audits are an important aspect of certification and are required by several provisions of the R2 Standard. Provision 1.c requires an internal audit of a facility’s conformance to each of R2’s requirements. Provision 3.a.3 requires facilities to periodically audit their compliance to all applicable laws and regulations.

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Prov. 2 Prov. 4 Internal Audit

Jan 7th, 2016

Chinese R2 Guidance now available

SERI has completed a Chinese translation of the R2 Guidance document.

As with all translations, the official version of the R2 Guidance is English. In the event there are inconsistencies between translated versions of documents, all readers should use the English versions.

The document can be accessed via the R2 Document Library.

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Jan 1st, 2016

Labeling Requirements of Provision 6

"What is the proper way to label shipments of electronics that are being sold for reuse? Is it the shipment or each individual product that should be labeled?"

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Prov. 6 Labeling

Jan 1st, 2016

R2 Update Newsletter - January 2016

In this first newsletter issue of 2016, we take a look back at the previous year. Also provided is guidance on testing for LCD and flat panel displays.

In this issue:

Building on the Success of 2015
Effective Testing of LCD monitors and TV screens for repair and reuse
Q&A Labeling Requirements of Provision 6

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Jan 1st, 2016

Effective Testing of LCD monitors and TV screens for repair and reuse

There is a preliminary inspection method for LCD screens often referred to in the industry as a "flashlight test." This inspection determines if there is physical damage to the screen. An LED flashlight is pressed against the screen to shine light into the center and corners of the screen. Generally, a screen with a cracked or bleeding panel will "grab" the light, making a visible light trail along the crack. Screens that fail this flashlight inspection are not repairable and should be recycled. This procedure is a quick and effective first step in determining whether an LCD televisio

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Prov. 6 Testing LCD Screens

Dec 21st, 2015

Being "Green" After the Holidays Helps the Environment and Frees up Space for New Electronic Gifts & Gadgets

New electronic products are popular gifts during the holiday season, but what happens to all of the older tablets, gaming systems, TVs, mobile phones, laptops and other devices that are being replaced? In many cases, they accumulate in basements or take up space in closets or drawers.

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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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