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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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Collection

Nov 23rd, 2015

Continuous Improvement: Competency

Strengthening the competency of employees in key roles Since the United States EPA first established a multi-stakeholder group to establish the best practices for electronics recycling (the result of which was the R2 Standard, introduced in 2008), the industry has been on a path of continuous improvement. Observations made during SERI witness and spot audits conducted over the past six months have for the most part been encouraging, and signal an industry that is changing for the better.

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General Best Practices

Nov 23rd, 2015

R2 Update Newsletter - November 2015

The November issue of the newsletter features an in-depth look at continuous improvement concepts and how they relate to facility certification. Also included is an update on the composition of the SERI Board of Directors

In this issue:

Continuous Improvement: Competency
SERI Project Update: Latin America recyclers implementing EHSMS plans
SERI board member steps down to accept new role at World Health Organization

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Nov 23rd, 2015

Japanese R2 translation now available

SERI has completed translations of both the R2:2013 Standard and R2 Guidance documents. Both are now available for public download on the SERI website.

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

The documents can be accessed via the R2 Document Library.

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R2 Japan

Nov 3rd, 2015

R2 Update Newsletter - October 2015

Guidance on storage and SERI's audit program, and information about America Recycles Day.

In this issue:

Learning and Improving through spot audits
Focus on electronics for America Recycles Day
Proper materials storage is fundamental

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Storage America Recycles Day Spot Audit R2 Leaders

Nov 3rd, 2015

R2 Ready for Reuse Label Pilot Launched

New Orleans – SERI today announced the launch of the pilot phase of the R2 Ready for Reuse label project, which will provide purchasers of used computers assurance that the used devices have been responsibly refurbished.

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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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