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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
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.

Nov 11th, 2019

Responsible Reuse & Recycling: It takes a village!

The saying “it takes a village” is very fitting when describing the electronics reuse-recycling industry. That’s because it takes a network of recyclers, refurbishers, and resellers to responsibly test, repair and recycle used electronics throughout the product lifecycle. Very few, if any, facilities have the capacity to fully recycle a device on their own without relying on a network of industry specialists.

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R2v3 Process Requirements

Jul 31st, 2019

Responsible Reuse is Fundamental to R2

The R2 Standard is sometimes thought of as an “end-of-life” recycling standard. While that is certainly an aspect of the Standard, “responsible reuse” is at the foundation of the R2 Standard. In fact, Provision 2 of the Standard prioritizes reuse of electronics before recycling as a sustainable way of managing the growing volume of used electronics.

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Prov. 6 Maximizing reuse

Jul 31st, 2019

A New Milestone for R2

The R2 Certification Program just reached a new milestone -- more than 900 R2 Certified facilities worldwide! The diversity of R2 Certified facilities continues to grow from ITAD, returns, and repair facilities all the way to end-of-life recycling. R2 Certification continues to help advance SERI’s mission: to create a world where electronic products are reused and recycled in a way that promotes resource preservation; the well-being of the natural environment; and the health and safety of workers and communities.

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R2 Growth

Jul 31st, 2019

Self-Made Claims Are Not the Same

There have been recent articles in industry publications about organizations that advertise their use of R2 Certified recyclers. SERI certainly supports using R2 Certified recyclers, however, it is important to understand the difference between an actual R2 Certified recycler versus one that only advertises their use of R2 certified recyclers. A facility that is not R2 Certified is not subject to R2 audits by an R2 approved certifying body and does not operate under the oversight of the R2 Certification program. Using a facility that is not R2 Certified and monitored ma

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Qualifying Downstream Refurbishers Downstream Vendors

Jul 31st, 2019

SERI Outreach: Reverse Logistics Association – European Summit

SERI’s Executive Director, Corey Dehmey, recently spoke at the Reverse Logistics Association – European Summit in Amsterdam. Dehmey moderated a panel discussion on the differences between used electronics vs. waste and how those differences can impact returns, warranty replacements, and trade-in channels. Participating on the panel were representatives from four R2 Certified companies, including Jelle Slenters (SIMS Recycling Solutions); Tom Delahunty (Wisetek Solutions); Gary Griffiths (Arrow Electronics); and Gordon Cripps (TES-AMM (Europe) Ltd).

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SERI Outreach RLA

Jul 31st, 2019

Tentative R2v3 Transition Timelines

SERI is working on a transition timeline for implementation of the R2v3 Standard. While it is difficult to give precise timelines until the final standard is released, we would like to share the plan we are considering. Please note this is subject to change.

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R2v3

Jul 22nd, 2019

First Round of Public Comments on R2v3 Released

The first draft of the R2v3 Standard was released for public review on April 2, 2019, followed by a public comment period lasting through May 20, 2019. At the end of this period, all comments were compiled and provided to the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for consideration. The list of all comments and recommendations received during this initial round have been grouped by provision and can be downloaded below. (Individual or company names and references have been removed.) The “recommended changes” in the report are those that have been recommended by the public.

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R2v3

Jul 11th, 2019

Free Training on Safe Transportation of Lithium Batteries

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and U.S. EPA invite waste management industry members that handle lithium batteries (battery and electronics refurbishers and recyclers, household hazardous and solid waste programs) and other related businesses, such as certification program auditors, to participate in free three-hour workshops. Participants will learn how to prevent, reduce or eliminate risks of fire or explosions from the improper packaging, marking, labeling or recycling of lithium batteries.

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Jun 28th, 2019

Understanding How Complaints about R2 Facilities are Processed

Complaints can be a valuable tool and source of information in the continuous effort to improve quality and conformance of R2 Certified facilities, auditors and Certification Bodies throughout the year. Certification Bodies (CBs) are prepared to handle complaints about their R2 Certified clients. Because R2 Certification is based on independent, third-party audits, CBs have the direct responsibility to investigate complaints about R2 facilities and the single authority to issue nonconformities, suspensions, and revocations based on the evidence found.

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Complaints

Jun 28th, 2019

R2 Technical Advisory Committee reviews public comments on R2v3

The R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met on June 19 and 20 in Austin, Texas to review and discuss public feedback on the proposed R2v3 Standard during the public comment period. With nearly 500 comments submitted by the public for consideration, the TAC’s primary focus during the meeting was to discuss and determine direction on the most substantive concerns that involve more detailed or significant potential changes to the R2v3 Draft that was released in April.

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R2v3 Revision to the R2 Standard

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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.