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New Provision 11 Guidance Published

Updated guidance to support the implementation and auditing of Provision 11 (Insurance, Closure Plan, and Financial Responsibility) has been published in the R2 Guidance Document, which can be found in R2 Document Library section of the SERI website. This new guidance replaces the prior Provision 11 guidance contained in the September 1, 2014 version of the R2 Guidance Document. The new content was developed by the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Some notable changes and clarifications to th

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Prov. 11 Closure Plan

Apr 20th, 2015

Do you need pollution liability insurance?

Properly assessing environmental pollution risks is an important component in the responsible management of used electronics. Potential risks are inherent in the products being recycled, such as the presence of lead and mercury. Risks can also stem from the way products are managed. For example, improperly stored materials may expose the area around a facility to storm water contamination. Poorly designed or managed trea

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Prov. 11 Pollution Insurance

Sep 20th, 2014

Financial Instruments for Closure Plans

Provision 11 (b) requires "a sufficient financial instrument that assures proper closure of the facility and assures against abandonment of any electronic equipment, and components and materials from such equipment." This is an increasingly important requirement of the R2 Standard with the recent increase in the abandonment of sites with significant numbers of CRTs. There are different ways that a company can meet this requirement. The goal is to ensure that in the event of a facility closure or abandonment, there are adequate funds to cover the cost of p

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Prov. 11 Financial Instruments

Aug 23rd, 2014

General Liability Insurance: Understanding the exclusions for recyclers & refurbishers

By Ross Fields

(Ross is a risk management professional who specializes in the needs of the e-waste industry. He manages a national insurance program for e-waste processors and provides risk assessment surveys for e-waste certifications from his office in Carlsbad CA.)

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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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New Provision 11 Guidance Published

Do you need pollution liability insurance?

Financial Instruments for Closure Plans

General Liability Insurance: Understanding the exclusions for recyclers & refurbishers

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