R2 Standard and SERI

Recognizing the need in 2005 for comprehensive best practices that addressed the operational and environmental challenges in electronics recycling and repair, the US Environmental Protection Agency convened a multi-stakeholder process to create a voluntary, market-based mechanism for promoting best practices in electronics recycling. What emerged from that process was the “Responsible Recycling practices for Use in Accredited Certifications Programs” (R2) Standard, the precursor for SERI’s more recent versions of the R2 Standards.

SERI, a US based 501c3 non-profit organization is the housing body and ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization for the R2 Standard. The R2 Consensus Body is the balanced multi-stakeholder group that includes: entities covered by the standard, customers of these entities, regulatory agencies/public interest groups, and others involved in implementation of the certification program.

The R2 certification program was developed to ensure used and end-of-life electronics are reused and recycled in a way that protects data, preserves resources, protects the environment and protects the health and safety of workers and communities.

Application of R2 requirements begins after a product’s first use, making R2 certification a powerful tool for:

• Reverse Logistics,
• ITAD, Refurbisher’s,
• Resellers,
• Collectors,
• Recyclers,
• Shredders
• Materials Recovery Processors.

PARADYGM AND R2 Certification process

Before starting your journey of R2 Certification rest assured that we can provide your company with the technical knowledge and competency to effectively implement the R2 requirements.

Paradygm Consultants are SERI Approved Consultants

The perquisite for becoming an R2 Certified company as follows: Quality Management System - ISO 9001 Environmental Management System - ISO 14001 Health & Safety Management System - ISO 45001 (previously OHSAS 18001)

At Paradygm we offer the Integrated Management System which leverages the commonality in all three standards (ISO 9001/14001/45001) to streamline your processes and reduce extra documentation. We have implemented this approach to R2 Certification

Integrated Management System

Paradygm develops your integrated management system to include the following:

• Documentation of all your processes and procedures pertaining to managing used electronics;
• The incorporation all the requirements of the Environmental Health and Safety management system that is required by Provision 1 of the R2 Standard;
• The incorporation of the all the R2 requirements;
• Utilize Industry Best Practices & Solutions for electronics industry