R2 Guidance & Knowledge Base
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- Download R2 Standard / REC / Code of Practices
- Intro to R2 webinars
- Summary of R2v3
- Key Steps in the Certification Process
- Find a Consultant
- Find a Certification Body
- Preview SERI License Agreement
- Register Your Downstream
- Guidance on Licenses and Facility Changes that Require License Changes
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Audit Tools and Tips
- Register Your Downstream
- Q&As about Nonconformities
- Determining which Appendices (PROCESS Requirements) apply to your facility
- Podcast 2 - Helpful hints when scheduling your Internal Audit
- Competency of Internal Auditors
- Podcast 14 - Building Your Internal Audit Program – Overview
- Podcast 16 - Data Sanitization/Security Internal Audit with Corey Dehmey
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 2- Legal Compliance
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 1- Overview
- Download R2 Standard / REC / Code of Practices
- R2v3 Formal Interpretation #1.0 - Data Sanitization Software
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Code of Practices Articles & Training
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Intro to R2 - Translations
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Definitions & Overview
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Code of Practices
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Core 1 -- Scope
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Core 2 -- Hierarchy
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Core 3 -- Environmental Health & Safety
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Core 4 -- Legal & Other Requirements
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Core 5 -- Tracking Throughput
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Core 6 -- Sorting
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Core 7 -- Data Security
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Core 8 -- Focus Materials
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Core 9 -- Facility
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Core 10 -- Transport
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Appendix A -- Downstream Chain
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Appendix B -- Data Sanitization
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Appendix C -- Test & Repair
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Appendix D -- Specialty Electronics
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Appendix E -- Materials Recovery
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Appendix F -- Brokering
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Appendix G -- PV Modules
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Building an Internal Audit Program
- Building An Internal Audit Program
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 1- Overview
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 2- Legal Compliance
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 3- Data
- Building Your Internal Audit Program: Part 4 - Conducting your R2 Internal Audit
- R2 Corrective Action Module
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Inside E
- Podcast 1 - Using the R2 Appendix Determination Tool
- Podcast 2 - Helpful hints when scheduling your Internal Audit
- Podcast 3 - Writing your Data Sanitization Plan
- Podcast 4 - Writing Your R2 Reuse Plan
- Podcast 5 - Are Your Promotional Materials Already Written?
- Podcast 6 - Finding Guidance in SERI's Knowledge Base
- Podcast 7 - The Upcoming Certification Bubble
- Podcast 8 - Remote Transition Audits
- Podcast 9 - Downstream Vendor Management
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Definitions & R2v3 Overview
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Core 1- Scope
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Articles related to Core 1
- Other legal names & entities to include in Scope
- Other locations or external processes to be included in Scope
- Communicating list of non-R2 certified locations
- Do all R2 facilities have to perform all R2 activities?
- What activities to include (and NOT include) in R2 Scope Statement
- Changes in the Scope of Certification
- R2v3 Appendix Applicability Guidance
- The Scoop on Scope: What you need to know about scope for your R2 certification
- Podcast 12 - Scope of Certification
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Core 2- Hierarchy
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Articles related to Core 2
- New Knowledge Base resources added weekly
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Core 3- Environmental, Health & Safety
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Articles related to Core 3
- Definition of “qualified” employee in Core Requirement 3.(d)(9)
- Determining if industrial hygiene (IH) monitoring is required
- Deciding between ISO or RIOS certification
- Competency of Internal Auditors
- R2v3 and IH Monitoring: A Quick Primer and Key Resources
- Building An Internal Audit Program
- Podcast 15 - Internal Audits: A conversation with Sarah Smart
- R2 Corrective Action Module
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Core 4- Legal & Other Requirements
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Articles related to Core 4
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Core 5- Tracking Throughput
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Articles related to Core 5
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Core 6- Sorting, Categorization & Processing
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Articles related to Core 6
- REC Applicability Examples
- Common Devices & Components that contain FMs and/or Data
- Basic Process Flow of REC
- R2 Controlled Streams
- Identifying equipment with R2 equipment categories (REC)
- Physical security of data-containing items within the facility
- Specialty Electronics: 1% limit in Core 6 vs. Appendix D
- Identifying Data Storage Devices [Core 6(a)(3)]
- When evaluating for reuse, are Appendix C and QMS required?
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REC (R2 Equipment Categorization)
- The REC
- Basic Process Flow of REC
- REC Applicability Examples
- Purpose of REC
- Identifying equipment with R2 equipment categories (REC)
- Is use of REC Categories & Tables required?
- Recognizing Equipment Categories from a Non-R2 Supplier
- Planned Returns defined in the REC
- Warranty returns as defined in the REC
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Core 7- Data Security
- Level 1- Intent of Core 7
- Level 2 - Fundamentals of Core 7
- Guidance for Developing an R2v3 Data Sanitization Plan
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Articles related to Core 7
- Physical security of data-containing items within the facility
- Common Devices & Components that contain FMs and/or Data
- Core 7 Data Security Policy Clarifications
- Steps for Developing Data Sanitization Plan & Procedures
- Identifying Data Storage Devices [Core 6(a)(3)]
- Verifying the Effectiveness of the Data Sanitization Process
- Guidance for Developing an R2v3 Data Sanitization Plan
- Data Destruction/Sanitization Methods and Processing
- Difference between “Core 7-Data Security” vs. “Appendix B-Data Sanitization” requirements
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Core 8- Focus Materials
- Level 1- Intent of Core 8
- Level 2 - Fundamentals of Core 8
- Focus Material Management Plan Flowchart
- Guidance for Developing a Focus Materials Management Plan
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Articles related to Core 8
- Common Devices & Components that contain FMs and/or Data
- PCBs (PolyChlorinated BiPheynyls)
- Sample Downstream Flowchart
- Focus Material Management Plan Flowchart
- Guidance for Developing a Focus Materials Management Plan
- Handling Ink Cartridges and Toner
- What devices or components contain focus materials?
- Podcast 11 - Focus Materials
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Core 9- Facility
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Articles related to Core 9
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Core 10- Transport
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Articles related to Core 10
- New Knowledge Base resources added weekly
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- Translation instructions for R2 videos
- R2v3 Appendix Applicability Guidance
- R2v3 Appendix Determination Tool
- Appendix E Applicability Flowchart Guidance
- The Scoop on Scope: What you need to know about scope for your R2 certification
- Clarification on Appendix E Applicability
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Appendix A- Downstream Chain
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Articles related to Appendix A
- Data Sanitization Audits for Downstream Vendors
- Import/Export Requirements
- Verifying the entire downstream chain
- Verifying materials are received by downstream vendors
- When downstream vendors lose their R2 Certification
- Data sanitization by downstream vendors
- Data Sanitization Audits and Training
- Qualifying Downstream Vendors - General Questions
- Qualifying non-R2v3 Downstream Vendors for Materials Recovery
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Appendix B- Data Sanitization
- Level 1- Intent of Appendix B
- Level 2 - Fundamentals of Appendix B
- R2v3 Formal Interpretation #1.0 - Data Sanitization Software
- Formal Interpretation Navigation Tool (for #1 Data Sanitization)
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Articles related to Appendix B
- Common Devices & Components that contain FMs and/or Data
- Verifying the Effectiveness of the Data Sanitization Process
- Difference between “Core 7-Data Security” vs. “Appendix B-Data Sanitization” requirements
- Podcast 3 - Writing your Data Sanitization Plan
- Data Sanitization Audits and Training
- Data Destruction/Sanitization Methods and Processing
- Sanitization Software Examples Information Sheet
- R2v3 Formal Interpretation #1.0 - Data Sanitization Software
- Discussion on Logical Data Sanitization in R2v3
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Appendix C- Testing & Repair
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Appendix D- Specialty Electronics Reuse
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Articles related to Appendix D
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Appendix E- Materials Recovery
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Articles related to Appendix E
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Appendix F- Brokering
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Articles related to Appendix F
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Appendix G- PV Modules
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Q&As - about Code of Practices
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Q&As - Definitions & General Information
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Q&As about Core Requirements
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Core 1- Scope Q&As
- Determining which Appendices (PROCESS Requirements) apply to your facility
- What activities to include (and NOT include) in R2 Scope Statement
- Other legal names & entities to include in Scope
- Other locations or external processes to be included in Scope
- Changes in the Scope of Certification
- Communicating list of non-R2 certified locations
- Do all R2 facilities have to perform all R2 activities?
- The Scoop on Scope: What you need to know about scope for your R2 certification
- Guidance on Licenses and Facility Changes that Require License Changes
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Core 3- EH&S Management Systems Q&As
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Core 4- Legal & Other Q&As
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Core 5- Tracking Throughput Q&As
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Core 6- Sorting Q&As
- R2 Controlled Streams
- Identifying equipment with R2 equipment categories (REC)
- Physical security of data-containing items within the facility
- Specialty Electronics: 1% limit in Core 6 vs. Appendix D
- Identifying Data Storage Devices [Core 6(a)(3)]
- When evaluating for reuse, are Appendix C and QMS required?
- Requirements for testing parts and components
- Recognizing Equipment Categories from a Non-R2 Supplier
- What devices or components contain focus materials?
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Core 7- Data Security Q&As
- Physical security of data-containing items within the facility
- Core 7 Data Security Policy Clarifications
- Steps for Developing Data Sanitization Plan & Procedures
- Identifying Data Storage Devices [Core 6(a)(3)]
- Verifying the Effectiveness of the Data Sanitization Process
- Data Destruction/Sanitization Methods and Processing
- Difference between “Core 7-Data Security” vs. “Appendix B-Data Sanitization” requirements
- Podcast 3 - Writing your Data Sanitization Plan
- "Verify" versus "Validate"
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Core 8- Focus Materials Q&A
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Core 9- Facility Q&As
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Q&As about Process Requirements
- Determining which Appendices (PROCESS Requirements) apply to your facility
- Podcast 1 - Using the R2 Appendix Determination Tool
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Appendix A- Downstream Chain Q&As
- Registering the Downstream Chain with SERI
- Verifying the entire downstream chain
- Verifying materials are received by downstream vendors
- When downstream vendors lose their R2 Certification
- Data sanitization by downstream vendors
- Data Sanitization Audits and Training
- Qualifying Downstream Vendors - General Questions
- Qualifying non-R2v3 Downstream Vendors for Materials Recovery
- Qualifying non-R2v3 Downstream Vendors for Brokering
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Appendix B- Data Sanitization Q&As
- R2v3 Formal Interpretation #1.0 - Data Sanitization Software
- Sanitization Software Examples Information Sheet
- Verifying the Effectiveness of the Data Sanitization Process
- Data Destruction/Sanitization Methods and Processing
- Difference between “Core 7-Data Security” vs. “Appendix B-Data Sanitization” requirements
- Podcast 3 - Writing your Data Sanitization Plan
- Data Sanitization Audits and Training
- Legal Requirements regarding Data Privacy and Security
- Discussion on Logical Data Sanitization in R2v3
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Appendix C- Test and Repair
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Appendix D- Specialty Electronics Q&As
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Appendix E- Materials Recovery
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Q&As about the REC
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Appendix G -- photovoltaic (PV) modules
- Register Your Downstream
- Request Copy of your DSV Registration Confirmation
- Request Copy of your SERI License Acknowledgement
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Audit Tools and Tips
- Building An Internal Audit Program
- Podcast 19 - Most Common Nonconformances in R2v3 Audits
- Q&As about Nonconformities
- Understanding R2v3 Remote Surveillance Audits
- Incoming & Outgoing Transaction Sheets
- Steps to validating QMS / EMS / SMS Certificates
- Auditors Guide to Broker-Specific Transaction Sheet
- Broker Specific Transaction Sheet
- Audit Guidance – Registration of DSV Flow with SERI
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Formal Interpretations for R2v3
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Templates and Guides
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Audit Tools
- R2v3 Appendix Applicability Guidance
- R2v3 Appendix Determination Tool
- Understanding R2v3 Remote Surveillance Audits
- Incoming & Outgoing Transaction Sheets
- Steps to validating QMS / EMS / SMS Certificates
- Auditors Guide to Broker-Specific Transaction Sheet
- Broker Specific Transaction Sheet
- Audit Guidance – Registration of DSV Flow with SERI
- Audit Guidance to Inbound and Outbound Transaction Sheets
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Auditor Videos
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Remote Auditing Class
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SERI R2v3 Auditor Course
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SERI Impact Measurement
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Basel Convention
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Circular Economy
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Legal Requirements
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Materials Management
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Packaging, Storage, Transport
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Testing & Repair
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R2 Facility Newsletters
RECENTLY ADDED…
- February 2025 Facility Newsletter March 13, 2025
- SERI Impact Measurement March 4, 2025
- January 2025 Facility Newsletter February 13, 2025
- Basel Plastic Waste and E-Waste Amendments Q&A February 13, 2025
- Basel Convention and Basel Amendments January 30, 2025
- Inside e January 20, 2025
- December 2024 Facility Newsletter January 10, 2025
- (Online) SERI R2v3 AUDITOR COURSE FOR FACILITIES AND CONSULTANTS April 27, 28, 29, 30 – May 1 January 3, 2025
- November 2024 Facility Newsletter December 7, 2024
- Incoming & Outgoing Transaction Sheets November 25, 2024
- Audit Guidance to Inbound and Outbound Transaction Sheets November 5, 2024
- Preventing PV Modules From Conducting Electricity October 30, 2024
- Audit Guidance – Registration of DSV Flow with SERI October 30, 2024
- September 2024 Facility Newsletter October 18, 2024
- PV Module Hazards Identification September 27, 2024
- R2v3 Appendix Determination Tool September 26, 2024
- R2v3 Appendix Applicability Guidance September 11, 2024
- August 2024 Facility Newsletter September 10, 2024
- Qualifying downstream vendors for processing data devices August 14, 2024
- July 2024 Facility Newsletter August 2, 2024
- PV modules as an R2 Controlled Stream July 29, 2024
- Managing PV modules with applicable R2 requirements July 29, 2024
- June 2024 Facility Newsletter July 10, 2024
- Where should I direct complaints? June 21, 2024
- Q&A on Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments and proposed REC additions June 17, 2024
- May 2024 Facility Newsletter May 31, 2024
- Downstream vendor qualifications for performing data sanitization May 22, 2024
- CTIA Grading Q&A May 13, 2024
- April 2024 Facility Newsletter April 30, 2024
- Building Your Internal Audit Program: Part 4 – Conducting your R2 Internal Audit April 29, 2024
- R2 Corrective Action Module April 24, 2024
- E-Plastics Market Research – Stakeholder Engagement Report April 20, 2024
- Introducing R2U: A New Capacity-Building Program For Electronics, From the Nonprofit Organization SERI (appeared in RLA Magazine) April 11, 2024
- Broker Specific Transaction Sheet April 11, 2024
- Auditors Guide to Broker-Specific Transaction Sheet April 10, 2024
- Steps to validating QMS / EMS / SMS Certificates April 10, 2024
- March 2024 Facility Newsletter March 30, 2024
- Periodic evaluation for risk of exposure to hazardous substances March 27, 2024
- Notice to R2-Certified Facilities about compliance with the Basel Convention March 17, 2024
- In our opinion: Industry must commit to Basel e-plastics compliance March 12, 2024
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Appendix G February 28, 2024
- Level 1 – Intent of Appendix G February 28, 2024
- February 2024 Facility Newsletter February 28, 2024
- Storage time limit for harvesting components for future repairs February 22, 2024
- January 2024 Facility Newsletter January 31, 2024
- December 2023 Facility Newsletter December 28, 2023
- November 2023 Facility Newsletter November 28, 2023
- Fall 2023 R2 Marketing Minute November 24, 2023
- Podcast 22 – Purge? DIAL? Data Sanitization with Steve Mellings and Jonmichael Hands November 3, 2023
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 3- Data November 3, 2023
- October 2023 Facility Newsletter October 28, 2023
- Using assets as a financial instrument October 23, 2023
- September 2023 Facility Newsletter September 28, 2023
- Q&As about Nonconformities September 11, 2023
- Podcast 21 – Updating Your Data Sanitization Plan and Process September 1, 2023
- August 2023 Facility Newsletter August 28, 2023
- For Auditors Only: Remote Auditing Class August 11, 2023
- Understanding R2v3 Remote Surveillance Audits August 9, 2023
- Request Copy of your DSV Registration Confirmation August 4, 2023
- Request Copy of your SERI License Acknowledgement August 4, 2023
- Summer 2023 R2 Marketing Minute August 1, 2023
- July 2023 Facility Newsletter July 28, 2023
- Podcast 20 – Origins of the R2 Standard July 25, 2023
- Warranty returns as defined in the REC July 24, 2023
- June 2023 Facility Newsletter June 28, 2023
- May 2023 Facility Newsletter May 28, 2023
- April 2023 Facility Newsletter April 28, 2023
- Clarification on Appendix E Applicability March 30, 2023
- Appendix E Applicability Flowchart Guidance March 30, 2023
- Determining which Appendices (PROCESS Requirements) apply to your facility March 30, 2023
- Common questions about Industrial Hygiene requirements March 29, 2023
- R2v3 and IH Monitoring: A Quick Primer and Key Resources March 29, 2023
- March 2023 Facility Newsletter March 28, 2023
- Advisory 22 – Transition Plan for R2v3 (version 1.4) March 16, 2023
- February 2023 Facility Newsletter February 28, 2023
- Podcast 19 – Most Common Nonconformances in R2v3 Audits February 27, 2023
- Preview SERI License Agreement February 9, 2023
- Podcast 18 – Legal Compliance Audits, with R2 Director Mike Easterbrook February 7, 2023
- Building An Internal Audit Program January 31, 2023
- Transparency vs. Downstream Vendor Qualifications — Avoid this common mistake January 30, 2023
- January 2023 Facility Newsletter January 28, 2023
- Guidance on Licenses and Facility Changes that Require License Changes January 23, 2023
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 2- Legal Compliance January 20, 2023
- Formal Interpretation Navigation Tool (for #1 Data Sanitization) December 15, 2022
- Podcast 17 – Introducing SERI’s New R2 Director, Mike Easterbrook December 6, 2022
- Discussion on Logical Data Sanitization in R2v3 November 29, 2022
- R2v3 Formal Interpretation #1.0 – Data Sanitization Software November 29, 2022
- Intro to R2 – Spanish Translation October 19, 2022
- Podcast 16 – Data Sanitization/Security Internal Audit with Corey Dehmey October 6, 2022
- Podcast 15 – Internal Audits: A conversation with Sarah Smart September 7, 2022
- Sanitization Software Examples Information Sheet August 29, 2022
- Building an Internal Audit Program: Part 1- Overview August 23, 2022
- Podcast 13 – Data Sanitization (part 1) July 14, 2022
- Podcast 14 – Building Your Internal Audit Program – Overview July 11, 2022
- What Facilities need to know about Nonconformities June 27, 2022
- Verifying the Effectiveness of the Data Sanitization Process June 14, 2022
- The Scoop on Scope: What you need to know about scope for your R2 certification May 25, 2022
- Podcast 12 – Scope of Certification May 20, 2022
- What devices or components contain focus materials? May 16, 2022
- Podcast 11 – Focus Materials May 10, 2022
- Podcast 10 – What Have We Learned? April 10, 2022
- Data Destruction/Sanitization Methods and Processing April 8, 2022
- Legal Requirements regarding Data Privacy and Security April 8, 2022
- Core 7 Data Security Policy Clarifications April 5, 2022
- Recognizing Equipment Categories from a Non-R2 Supplier April 4, 2022
- Physical security of data-containing items within the facility April 4, 2022
- Handling Ink Cartridges and Toner April 4, 2022
- Podcast 9 – Downstream Vendor Management March 25, 2022
- Supplier confirmation requirements in Core 7-Data Security March 21, 2022
- Import/Export Requirements March 21, 2022
- Podcast 8 – Remote Transition Audits March 8, 2022
- Podcast 7 – The Upcoming Certification Bubble February 16, 2022
- Requirements for testing parts and components February 4, 2022
- Guidance for Developing a Focus Materials Management Plan January 17, 2022
- Focus Material Management Plan Flowchart January 13, 2022
- “Verify” versus “Validate” January 10, 2022
- Does Appendix E apply to our facility? January 10, 2022
- Determining if industrial hygiene (IH) monitoring is required January 7, 2022
- Creating an Incident Response Procedure to Manage Potential Data Breaches December 17, 2021
- Competency of Internal Auditors December 10, 2021
- Podcast 6 – Finding Guidance in SERI’s Knowledge Base December 3, 2021
- Find a Certification Body November 29, 2021
- Qualifying non-R2v3 Downstream Vendors for Materials Recovery November 19, 2021
- Qualifying non-R2v3 Downstream Vendors for Brokering November 19, 2021
- Qualifying Downstream Vendors – General Questions November 19, 2021
- Registering the Downstream Chain with SERI November 17, 2021
- Podcast 5 – Are Your Promotional Materials Already Written? November 15, 2021
- Podcast 4 – Writing Your R2 Reuse Plan October 30, 2021
- Guidance for Developing an R2 Reuse Plan October 29, 2021
- Difference between “Core 7-Data Security” vs. “Appendix B-Data Sanitization” requirements October 28, 2021
- Code of Practices – Auditor Highlights October 23, 2021
- Code of Practices – Facility Highlights October 23, 2021
- Podcast 3 – Writing your Data Sanitization Plan October 15, 2021
- Podcast 2 – Helpful hints when scheduling your Internal Audit October 1, 2021
- Podcast 1 – Using the R2 Appendix Determination Tool September 24, 2021
- Sample Downstream Flowchart September 21, 2021
- New Updates to the R2 Code of Practices September 16, 2021
- Summary reports for tracking throughput September 13, 2021
- Guidance for Developing an R2v3 Data Sanitization Plan September 10, 2021
- When downstream vendors lose their R2 Certification September 8, 2021
- Translation instructions for R2 videos September 3, 2021
- Find a Consultant September 1, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Appendix B August 30, 2021
- R2v3 Definitions & Structure August 30, 2021
- The REC August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Appendix F August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Appendix D August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Appendix A August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Appendix E August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Appendix C August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Appendix F August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Appendix E August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Appendix D August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Appendix C August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Appendix B August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Appendix A August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 10 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 9 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 8 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 7 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 6 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 4 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 5 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 3 August 30, 2021
- Level 2- Fundamentals of Core 2 August 30, 2021
- Level 2- Fundamentals of Core 1 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 9 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 8 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 7 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 5 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 6 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 4 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 3 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 2 August 30, 2021
- Level 1- Intent of Core 1 August 30, 2021
- Level 2 – Fundamentals of Core 10 August 30, 2021
- Appendix Determination Tool August 26, 2021
- Deciding between ISO or RIOS certification August 5, 2021
- Avoid Making Headlines for the Wrong Reasons (appeared in RLA Magazine) August 4, 2021
- Summary of R2v3 August 4, 2021
- For alerts when new resources are added, click here to follow us on Linked In August 4, 2021
- Key Steps in the Certification Process July 20, 2021
- Growing demand for electronics… and ceramic components July 19, 2021
- Product Safety Plans July 16, 2021
- Is use of REC Categories & Tables required? July 6, 2021
- When evaluating for reuse, are Appendix C and QMS required? June 28, 2021
- Identifying Data Storage Devices [Core 6(a)(3)] June 28, 2021
- Steps for Developing Data Sanitization Plan & Procedures June 25, 2021
- SERI thanks outgoing R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) members June 23, 2021
- What are the main cost drivers for an R2v3 audit? June 23, 2021
- Common Devices & Components that contain FMs and/or Data June 18, 2021
- PCBs (PolyChlorinated BiPheynyls) June 15, 2021
- Other locations or external processes to be included in Scope June 11, 2021
- Do all R2 facilities have to perform all R2 activities? June 11, 2021
- Transfer Process for Changing Certifying Bodies June 10, 2021
- What activities to include (and NOT include) in R2 Scope Statement June 10, 2021
- Changes in the Scope of Certification June 10, 2021
- Data Sanitization Audits and Training June 7, 2021
- Specialty Electronics: 1% limit in Core 6 vs. Appendix D June 4, 2021
- Data sanitization by downstream vendors June 4, 2021
- Verifying materials are received by downstream vendors June 4, 2021
- Verifying the entire downstream chain June 4, 2021
- Pollution liability insurance June 4, 2021
- Planned Returns defined in the REC June 3, 2021
- Purpose of REC June 3, 2021
- Identifying equipment with R2 equipment categories (REC) June 3, 2021
- R2 Controlled Streams June 3, 2021
- Definition of “qualified” employee in Core Requirement 3.(d)(9) June 3, 2021
- Other legal names & entities to include in Scope June 3, 2021
- Communicating list of non-R2 certified locations June 3, 2021
- How are Campus Facilities and Multi-Site certifications changing? May 13, 2021
- When will Guidance on R2v3 be released? May 13, 2021
- Intro to R2 webinars April 26, 2021
- Data Sanitization Audits for Downstream Vendors March 31, 2021
- Basic Process Flow of REC March 25, 2021
- REC Applicability Examples March 25, 2021
- Electronics and the growing trend towards reuse and the circular economy March 2, 2021
- Stacking and Palletizing Monitors March 2, 2021
- Stacking and Palletizing Computers March 2, 2021
- Manuals For Computer Refurbishers March 2, 2021
- Computer Triage for Refurbishers March 2, 2021
- Testing the power supply March 2, 2021
- Repair Guides March 2, 2021
- What are the key changes in R2v3? March 2, 2021
- Using new search features to FIND AN R2 CERTIFIED FACILITY March 2, 2021
- Download R2 Standard / REC / Code of Practices March 2, 2021
- Register Your Downstream February 18, 2021
- Click Here to Submit Your Question January 30, 2021
- 1-R2 List of Activities January 14, 2021
- Table Test- January 11, 2021
- The R2 Standard and the new Circular Economy December 30, 2020
- Looking for bad capacitors December 28, 2020
- General Liability Insurance: Understanding the exclusions for recyclers & refurbishers December 7, 2020
