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Workshop on E-waste Recycling and Refurbishing: Environmentally Sound Management Practices. How to integrate ESM at your facility. Joe Yob Vice President Creative Recycling Systems, Inc. Guadalajara, Mexico February 15–16. Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) Practices:
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Workshop on E-waste Recycling and Refurbishing: Environmentally Sound Management Practices How to integrate ESM at your facility. Joe Yob Vice President Creative Recycling Systems, Inc. Guadalajara, MexicoFebruary 15–16
Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) • Practices: • -Management Commitment • -Internal Elements • -External Elements • -Systems & Certifications
Must be a STRONG commitment from Top Level Management All facets of an organization need to be analyzed… What impact does your organization have on the Environment? Financial Factors Environmental Policy Continual Improvement Management:
Internal Elements: • Evaluation of Current Processes • Identify Organization’s Impact on Environment • Comprehensive Training Program (New & Existing Employees) • Measurements
External Elements: Regulations, Laws and Rules End Markets / Down Stream Auditing Communication with Customers Marketing / PR Aspects Green Movement….
Systems & Certifications: • ISO 14001 • Responsible Recycling (R2) • Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) • E-Stewards
Benefits: • Case Study: Creative Recycling • Increased Commitment from Stakeholders • Senior Management – Warehouse Employees • Better Understanding of Processes • Flexible Program