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R2 Responsible Recycling Certification

International Standard for Electronics Recycling

R2 is an international standard for the electronics recycling industry that upholds responsible and efficient recycling practices. It can help organizations to reduce environmental risks, decrease the liability of e-waste, secure valuable data and lower public health risks.

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What Is R2 Responsible Recycling?

Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) is the housing body and ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization for the R2 Responsible Recycling Standard.

The R2 standard is a recycling framework covering:

  • Environmental and public health criteria.
  • Worker health and safety.
  • Data Security.
  • Supervision of toxic materials throughout the chain.
  • Prohibiting poisonous exports to countries where imports threaten environmental and public health.
  • R2 covers all types of electronic waste from phones, computers, monitors, wearables, to speciality electronics.
  • R2’s goal is to remove all types of e-waste. Recyclers sanitize data, harvest components for reuse, and where necessary ensure hazardous waste is responsibly managed.

Since both US and international markets demand greater respect for the environment, organizations certified with the R2 standard can demonstrate reducing their ecological footprint while gaining a positive reputation for meeting public health legislation.

Amtivo, formerly Orion Registrar, is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for Recycling Standards R2.

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What Are the Benefits of R2 Certification?

customer satisfaction - ISO 9001

Identify, Understand and
Meet Client Expectations

Risk Management - ISO 9001

Minimize Public
Health Risks

environmental compliance - R2 Responsible Recycling Certification

Comply with International
Environmental Laws

Improved Safety - ISO 45001

Endorse Safe Recovery &
Reuse of Electronic Equipment

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Safeguard Downstream
Control of the
Recycling Chain

Product Quality Assurance - R2 Responsible Recycling Certification

Constantly Deliver Quality
and Safe Products

customer satisfaction - ISO 9001

Ensure Client
Satisfaction

Cost Reduction - ISO 45001

Drive Down Waste and
Production Costs

How to Become Certified

It’s an easy process to become R2 Responsible Recycling certified.

To obtain the R2 Standard, organizations need to hold an existing certification in Environmental, Health and Safety Management System (EHSM), such as ISO 14001 as a framework.

The R2 standard expands on that foundation with requirements explicit to the electronics reuse-recycling sector.

The steps to becoming certified are usually a two-part process involving an initial document audit followed by a practical audit.

All Amtivo auditors are experts in their field and take a personable approach to help you achieve certification smoothly.

See a summary of R2v3 core requirements here.

Once your institution reaches R2 certification, it will be subject to an annual audit to ensure the company meets R2 Responsible Recycling requirements. 

For further details, explore the SERI R2 Guidance & Knowledge Base.

How to become certified

Why You Should Choose Amtivo

Our team of experts are with you every step of your certification journey.
 
  • Our accreditation by ANAB guarantees that your ISO certificate will be recognized worldwide
  • Our US-based team will provide solutions to suit your individual needs
  • Our auditors are qualified, experienced and experts within their field
  • We have no hidden costs and do not charge admin or registration fees
  • We offer flexible contracts so you are not tied in
  • 94% of Amtivo clients have said they are ‘likely’ or ‘very likely’ to recommend us
  • We are open, honest, and approachable – we work in partnership with our clients
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The R2 Certification Journey

Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced teams to get your R2 Responsible Recycling certification.

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Help You Prepare

Our team will get in touch to outline the process and explain the plan for your initial assessment. We can also signpost you to any resources that you might find useful on your journey to becoming certified.

Identify Gaps

Referred to as a “Stage one assessment”, our auditor will conduct an initial review of your management system to determine if the core requirements of the standard are being met. We will provide a detailed report outlining the areas you need to focus on in order to comply with the requirements.

In-Depth Review

When you are ready, an auditor will conduct a “Stage two assessment” to establish if your organization meets the standard’s requirements. We review actions taken to address findings raised at Stage One, and our auditor will make a recommendation as to whether certification can be issued based on the audit outcomes.

Certification Issued

Following a review by our Compliance Team, a decision will be made as to whether your certification can be issued.

For more details about the certification process please click here.

The R2 Certification Journey

Get in touch for a free quote from one of our experienced teams to get your R2 Responsible Recycling certification.

STEP 1
Help You Prepare

Our team will get in touch to outline the process and explain the plan for your initial assessment. We can also signpost you to any resources that you might find useful on your journey to becoming certified.

STEP 2
Identify Gaps

Referred to as a “Stage one assessment”, our auditor will conduct an initial review of your management system to determine if the core requirements of the standard are being met. We will provide a detailed report outlining the areas you need to focus on in order to comply with the requirements.

STEP 3
In-Depth Review

When you are ready, an auditor will conduct a “Stage two assessment” to establish if your organization meets the standard’s requirements. We review actions taken to address findings raised at Stage One, and our auditor will make a recommendation as to whether certification can be issued based on the audit outcomes.

STEP 4
Certification Issued

Following a review by our Compliance Team, a decision will be made as to whether your certification can be issued.

For more details about the certification process please click here.

R2 Recycling FAQs

Where did the R2 Responsible Standard originate?

In 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency identified a demand to improve practices relating to operational and environmental challenges in the e-recycling and repair industry. Therefore the EPA organized a course to create a non-profitable, market-driven means for encouraging positive practices in electronics recycling. Hence the Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard was born.

What is the R2v3 Responsible Recycling Standard?

R2v3 is an expansion on the R2 Standard, which mirrors progressive changes in the electronics industry, encompassing customer demands and environmental impacts. The framework for R2v3 is a result of responses from customers, industry members and the broader community from the R2 standard program. Such feedback is used to construct an upgraded Standard that closely reflects today’s industrial climate. The R2v3 is more intelligent and proficient in safeguarding data, environments and communities worldwide.

What is the R2v3 timeline?

The R2:2013 standard will be valid until July 1, 2023.
After this date, organizations will need to be re-assessed for the R2v3 Standard. Amtivo recommended that clients had their R2v3 transition surveillance or recertification completed by February 2023, as all R2:2013 Certifications expire on this on June 30, 2023. This provides Amtivo with sufficient time to re-certify your organization before the R2 expiration date.
The R2v3 Standard is effective for three years and will then be subjected to renewal.

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