R2 Solutions celebrates one year as the housing entity for the R2 Standard

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

Press Release

Hotchkiss, Colorado, September 13, 2011 – Last September, R2 Solutions was formed to serve as the non-profit housing entity for the R2 Standard. Since its formation, the organization has worked to promote the R2 Standard in the market place, protect the integrity of the R2 brand and support the work of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Keeping in the same collaborative spirit in which the R2 Standard was developed, R2 Solutions continues to engage stakeholders to develop programs to best support the Standard. And, perhaps two of the most important accomplishments to date has been the rapid adoption and recognition of R2 in the marketplace, and the formation of the TAC which is integral to the long-term success of R2.
This month, the number of R2 certified electronics recycling facilities has surpassed 125 locations around the world. Those seeking an R2 certified recycler in the U.S. have ample vendor selection options. Outside of the U.S., recyclers have obtained certification in Canada, Mexico, the UK, Singapore and China. The five accredited certification bodies have many other clients currently under contract in the U.S. and abroad, so the list of R2 recyclers will continue to grow rapidly. R2 Solutions thanks all of the recyclers that have chosen R2 certification and continue to work daily to implement best practices in electronics recycling. Together they are making an important impact on the industry.
Central to sustaining the success of R2 is the work of the TAC, which was formed in June of this year. The TAC is responsible for developing Guidance for the Standard and offering revision of the Standard so it continues to be relevant over time. The TAC has begun work in both of these areas and is preparing for the first face-to-face meeting in Chicago on September 20th. During the meeting, the group will consider the latest version of draft guidance which will be made available for public review and comment soon. The group will also consider the areas of the R2 Standard that may need revision. This list of items for consideration was compiled from recommendations received from the public, auditors and consultants, recyclers and TAC members. A summary of the meeting will be available in the September issue of the R2 Update. Those with questions about the upcoming TAC meeting should contact John Lingelbach at lingelbach@r2solutions.org.
R2 Solutions wants to thank all of the people and organizations that have supported the R2 effort along the way. R2 Solutions looks forward to building on the accomplishments of the past year and continuing to engage the many industry stakeholders that have a vested interest in ensuring best practices in electronics recycling.

About R2 Solutions

R2 Solutions is a non-profit organization formed to administer and promote the R2 Standard, a comprehensive set of best management practices governing the environmental, health, safety and security aspects of the electronics recycling industry. R2 Solutions is responsible for promoting the standard, encouraging e-recyclers to become certified to R2, educating the public about responsible e-recycling and providing administrative support to the R2 multi-stakeholder Technical Advisory Committee. Additional information is available at www.r2solutions.org .

ESCRAP conference takes place in Orlando Oct. 5-6 2011.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

Resource Recycling, Inc., publisher of E-Scrap News and Resource Recycling, invites you to attend the premier e-scrap recycling conference of North America. The 2010 conference held last September in New Orleans attracted more than 1,000 attendees from over a dozen countries and over 100 exhibitors.

The E-Scrap Conference will be at the Omni ChampionsGate this year. The Omni ChampionsGate is surrounded by 36 holes of championship Orlando golf, the David Leadbetter Golf Academy and 15 acres of recreation. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI (843-6664). Mention the E-Scrap Conference to get the special group rate.

Sessions this year:

Critical Trends in the E-Scrap Industry

Charting a New Course: The Evolution of WEEE

Compelling Research Findings

On the Cutting Edge of E-Scrap Processing

The Current Regulatory Landscape in North and South America

Certification: The Industry Responds

Integral Global Perspectives

Looking Upstream: Product Design, Reuse and Standards

Big Issues Over the Horizon

Industry Executives Point the Way

New lamp made from e-waste

Posted on September 13, 2011 by admin

E-waste never looked so bright.

LittleFootprint Lighting, of California, has introduced the HeronLED desk lamp, a highly efficient light fixture made from ABS plastic reclaimed from recycled e-waste.

This new lamp features an adjustable, ergonomic design, “warm white” light, and a replaceable LED bulb. According to its manufacturer, the HeronLED uses 7-10 times less energy than your conventional desktop lamp

LittleFootprint Lighting, a pioneer of sustainably designed LED task lighting products made in the USA from recycled materials, introduced the high performance HeronLED Personal Task Light for corporate and home office environments earlier this year.

“The HeronLED gives buyers the first-ever opportunity to select truly sustainable, quality task lighting for the office environment,” said Nancy Wahl-Scheurich, CEO of LittleFootprint Lighting. “The HeronLED lamp is highly-efficient, made from recycled materials, is itself easily recyclable, and is designed and manufactured in the USA. We’re excited to bring to market a high quality office product that supports a greener planet and the creation of green jobs.”

Designed and manufactured in the USA, the HeronLED’s adjustable and ergonomic design features a replaceable LED bulb that provides “warm white” light, and uses 7 to 10 times less energy than comparable conventional desk lamps. LittleFootprint’s HeronLED is the first LED desk lamp made of recycled plastic from e-waste.

For more infomaiton, visit http://www.lfplighting.com/

All Green Electronics Recycling organizes schools for America Recycles Day

Posted on September 12, 2011 by admin

TUSTIN, Calif. – All Green Recycling, of Tustin, Calif., is helping California school districts a chance to be part of the Million Pound e-waste recycling challenge for America Recycles Day.

All Green Electronics Recycling will partner with public and private schools K-12 in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Corona, Fresno, Bakersfield, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento and Stockton.

California districts have until Sept. 20 to sign up to participate in the challenge

“New schools and districts are still being added to the list, with the goal of enlisting 250 schools across the state,” said All Green Electronics Recycling President Arman Sadeghi.

The week-long Million Pound Challenge runs from November 12 through November 20.

Among the items being accepted for donation that day will be computers, monitors, laptops, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, cell phones, mp3 players, ink toner cartridges, printers, microwaves, cables and wires, calculators and any small or portable electronics.

In 2011, the e-waste recycler partnered with more than 100 public and private schools throughout the state of California for its community E-waste collections, and donated a portion of the proceeds back to each partnering school. This year, the company has pledged to donate $50,000 or more of the proceeds to participating schools based on the volume collected during the challenge. For more information visit or call Ruth Buske at (800) 780-0347.

The company said all items collected at the roundup will be responsibly processed in North America with a zero-landfill policy. The company was a pledging member of the e-Steward standard.

For more information visit http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/

Onsite Electronics Recycling obtains e-Stewards certification

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Stockton, Calif.-based Onsite Electronics Recycling has announced that it has been certified to the e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment^®.

Onsite Electronics Recycling is the 14^th company in North America and the third in California to have achieved e-Stewards Certification, according to the Basal Action Network (BAN), the Seattle-based organization that developed the certification. .

The accredited, third-party-audited program is one of two recycler certification programs now required for the recycling of electronics generated by U.S. government agencies, according to the National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship.

“In achieving e-Stewards Certification, Onsite Electronics Recycling has demonstrated adherence to the most rigorous electronics recycling standard in the world,” says Jim Puckett, BAN executive director. “By providing good jobs with fair wages and benefits in an award-winning environmentally designed and managed facility, Onsite shows that responsible e-waste recycling makes sense for the environment, society and the economy.”

“We are proud to receive this certification, because it represents our adherence to the strictest environmental and social standards in the Industry which are principle to our operating philosophy,” said Janice Oldemeyer, president of Onsite Electronics Recycling. The company was founded on the principal that e-scrap should be managed responsibly in the United States, creating local jobs with fair wages and benefits, she said.

The company’s customers include OEMs, small and medium-sized businesses, residents, nonprofits, solid waste companies and governmental organizations.

California based recycler (e-recycling of California) faces fine for improper handling, storage of CRT material

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

A California recycler must pay $21,000 for allegedly violating the state’s regulations for storage of e-waste materials.

According to a consent order filed by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, e-Recycling of California was assessed the fine after improperly storing CRT glass in containers deemed not appropriate to contain the material. Crushed CRT glass was found leaking out of the containers during inspections, DTSC officials said.

“Respondent failed to manage all residuals produced from treating electronic devices, residual printed circuit boards, and/or CRTs, in a manner that prevents a release to the environment of any universal waste or any component thereof, “ according to the document.

Specifically, the company didn’t tie the openings of CRT glass treatment dust bags, set up an appropriate container system to capture the CRT/CRT glass treatment dust under the Pulse-Jet Filter Cleaning Vacuums and did not separate floor sweepings containing CRT glass from regular solid waste.

To see the consent order, click here: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Projects/upload/eRecycling_Irvine_CO_081911.pdf