Dive Brief:
- Sustainable Electronics Recycling International, a non-profit that advocates for sustainable e-waste and recycling solutions, will now manage and promote the Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) standard.
- All operations will be transferred over to SERI from R2 Solutions. This includes documents, staff and assets.
- SERI will now expand its reach to include providing additional support to emerging countries dealing with electronic waste challenges. The group will implement more educational and outreach campaigns to promote dealing with e-waste in a responsible manner.
Dive Insight:
The R2 Standard was established through a process that included the EPA, electronics manufacturers, recycling companies and non-profits. Facilities certified by the R2 Standard use best practices in regard to employee health and safety, environmental protection and data security.
SERI recently partnered with two corporations, Xerox and Keep America Beautiful, to establish programs promoting the reuse and recycling of e-waste. The companies will uphold the R2 standards and commit to adhere to the set of universal guidelines.
