Voluntary Recycling Certification Programs in the US 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, Mexico February 15–16

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

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

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

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

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