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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.

3 weeks ago

FYI FEATURE: B-Stock

Electronic products are replaced with increasing frequency. The average cell phone will be traded in two to three times in its lifecycle. Discarded laptops, mobile phones, and electronic goods are now the world’s fastest growing waste problem. B-Stock is an online marketplace that facilitates the purchase of IT assets directly from manufacturers, carriers, retailers and corporations liquidating their stock.

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3 weeks ago

Review of Public Comments on R2v3 Begins

Close to 500 comments were submitted to SERI on the proposed changes to the R2 Standard. The public comment period has now closed and the process of reviewing the comments has begun. The largest category of comments received was in regard to data security requirements which accounted for 20% of the comments submitted, followed by the R2 Equipment Categorization document (REC) and the downstream recycling chain.

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R2v3 Revision to the R2 Standard

3 weeks ago

New Advisory on Facility Moves

A new advisory was released to clarify the status of R2 certification and the process to maintain certification when an R2 certified facility moves. It is important to note that an R2 certificate does not automatically transfer when a facility moves. The certifying body that issued the certificate must first complete an audit of the new facility and issue a revised certificate for the new location. If a revised certificate has not been issued before leaving the former facility, the CB will suspend the certificate for the old address.

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Code of Practices

Apr 17th, 2019

SERI Solicits Public Comment on Proposed R2v3 Draft

Earlier this month, SERI released the proposed draft for R2v3, the next evolution of the R2 Standard, along with the R2 Equipment Categorization (REC) reference document which is be used by R2 Facilities in conjunction with the R2v3 Standard. Both documents are available for review on the R2v3 page of the SERI website. The release came after more than 3 years of work by the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), a multi-stakeholder group representing small, mid, and large-scale recyclers and refurbishers; auditors and certifyi

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R2v3 Revision to the R2 Standard

Apr 17th, 2019

SERI Seeking Candidates for Asia Regional Director

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Apr 16th, 2019

SERI Seeking Candidates for IT Manager

Apply by May 6, 2019

IT Manager - Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI)

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Mar 25th, 2019

Many requirements in R2v3 will be familiar and remain largely unchanged - just reorganized.

The R2v3 Standard will be reorganzied to include two sections-- “Core Requirements” that will apply to ALL R2 Certified Facilities; and “Specialty Process Requirements” that will apply only to facilities that perform specific processes. This modular approach will better adapt to the specialization and diversity of facility types and the changing business models within the industry.

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R2v3 Revision to the R2 Standard

Mar 7th, 2019

R2v3: The next steps

SERI is an ANSI accredited standards developer, and as such, the R2 revision process is defined and undertaken in accordance with the SERI Manual of Policies and Procedures for R2 Standard Development.

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R2v3 Revision to the R2 Standard

Mar 7th, 2019

Final Auditor Training Class until after release of R2v3

The final auditor training course for the current R2:2013 Standard is scheduled for March 25-27 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Future auditor training courses will not be scheduled until after the release of the new R2v3 Standard in late in 2019. To register, visit the auditor training page of the SERI website: https://sustainableelectronics.org/auditor-training.

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Auditor Training

Mar 7th, 2019

Reaching out to policy makers and new industry sectors

Reverse Logistics Association Conference – SERI presented a 90-minute workshop on “R2 Certification: A Powerful Partner for the Reverse Logistics Industry.” The session highlighted legal obligations and compliance issues that are unique to managing returned electronic products – beginning with a product’s first use. R2 certification requires effective data sanitization, proper testing and documentation, and tracking throughout the reverse logistics supply chain. This reduces the risks associated with warrantee returns, trade-ins, and other returned products, ma

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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.