1. How to integrate ESM at your facility.
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

2. Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) Practices:
-Management Commitment
-Internal Elements
-External Elements
-Systems & Certifications

3. Management: 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

4. Internal Elements: Identify Organization’s Impact on Environment
Evaluation of Current Processes
Identify Organization’s Impact on Environment
Comprehensive Training Program (New & Existing Employees)
Measurements

5. External Elements: Regulations, Laws and Rules
End Markets / Down Stream Auditing
Communication with Customers
Marketing / PR Aspects
Green Movement….

6. Systems & Certifications:
ISO 14001
Responsible Recycling (R2)
Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS)
E-Stewards

7. Benefits: Case Study: Creative Recycling
Increased Commitment from Stakeholders
Senior Management – Warehouse Employees
Better Understanding of Processes
Flexible Program