R2/RIOS
R2
Responsible Recycling (R2) Practices were developed over several years by a broad-based stakeholder group for the electronics recycling industry. Developed by the EPA, states, manufacturers, recyclers, trade groups, and NGOs, R2 is the de facto standard adopted by the industry to recognize quality, responsible recyclers. In addition to having a strong, comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System (EHSMS) and other controls, R2 requires a recycler to:
Establish a reuse and recovery hierarchy of responsible materials management
comply with all legal requirements, including imports and exports
protect worker health and safety and the environment
Manage focus materials (FMs) on site and through selected downstream processors
Refurbish and properly test reusable equipment and components
Implement accepted data destruction procedures
Maintain security measures in all parts of the facility
Possess adequate insurance and facility closure plan
RIOS
Designed for the recycling industry, the Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS)® provides a framework for a comprehensive, integrated management system that includes key operational and continual improvement elements for quality, environmental and health and safety (QEH&S) performance.
The ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accepted RIOS® as an accredited certification program. Recycling facilities can be certified by ANAB accredited third-party auditors to verify RIOS requirements. RIOS membership benefits include the RIOS Implementation Guide, which contains the QEH&S Footprint Identification Tool and other continual improvement tools, and the RIOS Internal Auditor Training Materials. RIOS® offers electronics recycling companies the vital tools to:
Monitor and improve product quality, increasing customer satisfaction and confidence
Keep on top of environmental compliance, decreasing environmental risks and costs
Improve health & safety practices, reducing health & safety risks and costs
Improve relations with your neighbors, legislators, and regulators
Ensure continual improvement in your operations, boosting efficiency and profitability
Empower your employees to work towards common goals, increasing productivity
For more information on R2/RIOS or how MAI’s consultants can assist your organization with conformance to the R2/RIOS Requirements:
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