by Mary McDonald | Feb 14, 2020 | environmental, R2, Sustainability
The second draft of the R2v3 standard, which will replace the current R2:2013 standard once it is released, has been released recently. This is the first in a series of articles that will delve into the draft standard in more detail, in order to provide you with a...
by Megan | Jan 31, 2020 | environmental, Sustainability
Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, or SERI, is the housing body and ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization that is responsible for the Responsible Recycling standard, R2. SERI recently announced that it has just released the second draft...
by Megan | Jan 3, 2020 | environmental, Sustainability
Electronic recyclers who need to expand have several challenges to deal with. The main one being whether or not to move to a new location with larger space or to purchase additional sites within the same metropolitan area. These additional sites under the R2 Code of...
by Megan | Nov 14, 2019 | environmental, Sustainability
R2:2013 is a standard that sets responsible recycling practices for recycling electronics globally. Those recyclers certified under the standard can assist prospective purchasers/customers make informed decisions on what happens to electronics that are used or at the...
by Megan | Sep 15, 2017 | Sustainability
What is a Gap Analysis Estimate? Before implementing ISO standards and lean processes it is beneficial to identify where your business currently is, understand where you want it to go and the actions required to overcome these shortcomings. Many businesses will know...
by Mary McDonald | Aug 31, 2014 | Blog, Sustainability
Ah, the air is cooling, the leaves are turning – can the avalanche of holiday catalogs be far behind? As an environmentalist, I prefer not to get catalogs for things I will never purchase. I prefer to do a web search if there’s something specific I’m looking for. I...
