Earlier this week, Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) released the latest draft of the R2 (Responsible Recycling Practice) version 3 standard. The draft will be available for public comments beginning April 15. The R2 Standard is the most globally recognized electronics reuse-recycling standard with more than 850 R2 certified facilities operating in 34 countries. The…
For decades, people have been arguing over the advantages and disadvantages of exporting. And when it comes to U.S. export regulations, this hot debate doesn’t seem like it will be dying down anytime soon. However, despite whichever stance you take on the matter, one thing remains clear: Choosing to ship material halfway around the world…
SERI, R2 Solutions’ successor organization, recently added two new players to its electronics recycling movement. The Current Leaders DIRECTV Microsoft Goodwill Industries International Panasonic SourceAmerica Xerox Greeneye Partners Wistron Corporation Keep America Beautiful Sony America And now adding: Oracle and the Reverse Logistics & Sustainability Council (RLSC). What is SERI R2 Solutions, the group that up…