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Workshop on E-waste Recycling and Refurbishing: Environmentally Sound Management Practices

Join us for a workshop on voluntary ESM approaches and certification programs in the US. Learn about the integrity and market-driven nature of voluntary certifications such as R2 and e-Stewards. Discover the benefits of certification, including company integrity, marketing appeal, and meeting EPEAT standards. Find out how to choose the right certification and EHSMS, select a project manager, and create a realistic timeline. Learn how certifications improve organizations and create better business practices. Stay ahead of industry changes and improve your company's environmental commitment.

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Workshop on E-waste Recycling and Refurbishing: Environmentally Sound Management Practices

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  1. Workshop on E-waste Recycling and Refurbishing: Environmentally Sound Management Practices Voluntary ESM Approaches Voluntary Recycling Certification Programs in the US Kelley Keogh Sin Fronteras EHS Consulting Guadalajara, MexicoFebruary 15–16

  2. US Certification Programs – a Voluntary Approach • Voluntary Approach both integrity and market driven • Two voluntary standards R2 and e-Stewards • Both standards had various stakeholders • Both include international and domestic environmental health and safety compliance requirements • Both support better business practices and improve overall industry standards • Why Certify • Company integrity • Marketing appeal • Comfort level of having the program manage protocol • Meet EPEAT standards for OEM customers

  3. How to Begin Choose your certification • E-Stewards and /or R2 – know the standards • Contractual obligations • EPEAT Markers • Marketing strategies • Company vision • Effect of standard on your business practices • Costs

  4. How to Begin Choose the Certification -choose the EHSMS • ISO • RIOS • Others? Choose the Project Manager • Certain skills make the project go more easily Create a realistic timeline • EHSMS implementation • Creating and managing the vendor program

  5. Moving Along Interview the Certification Bodies • Find the company that works best for your organization • Get proposals from all of them! • Include support work and annual audits Let Customers Know You are En Route! • May make the difference in choosing your company for a project • May change the pricing structure of your services – informs them of WHY • Increases their confidence in your environmental commitment

  6. Changes In the Industry EHSMS Implementation Improves Organizations • Creates a system to manage • Keep customers and employees on track with company commitment • Annually reviews systems Certifications Improve Companies • Knowledge of regulations • Knowledge of final destination of materials • Transparency to customers and employees • Overall pride in the organization

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