Washington, DC- September 4, 2012 –The Institute of Scrap
Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) announces its platinum sponsorship of
the 2012 E-Scrap Conference. ISRI will serve as an exhibitor, session
moderator and workshop presenter promoting the importance of R2/RIOS™
certification throughout the conference September 18-20, 2012 at the
Hyatt Regency Dallas.
As demand for new technology continues to increase, so does the
number of computers, LCD screens and cell phones piling up in recycling
bins ready for processing. With the spike in amount of recyclable
electronics available, the number of facilities processing these
materials has exponentially grown over the last decade and electronics
recycling has become a multi-billion dollar a year industry. With so
much consumer data at stake, certification has become paramount for any
company seeking to protect its information and responsibly recycle its
electronics.
“With almost one in every ten Americans becoming victims of identity
theft in the last five years, safeguarding personal information is
critical in the recycling process,” said Robin Wiener, president of
ISRI. “R2/RIOS™ ensures that electronics recyclers have the necessary
equipment and procedures to protect the personal data of consumers and
customers by properly and thoroughly destroying data.”
A primary concern within the industry, responsible recycling will be a
theme throughout the conference, which brings electronics manufacturers
and recyclers from home and abroad together to discuss pressing trends
and technology. R2/RIOS™ will lead the conversation by showcasing the
benefits of certification through an exclusive educational session on
Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and throughout the
conference at the ISRI-sponsored exhibit booths. Additionally, ISRI
will discuss the expected changes to the market in the coming year as
part of the plenary session on Thursday, September 20 at 8:30 a.m. ISRI
will also launch new branding of the RIOS™ and R2/RIOS™ certification
programs at the conference.
See a full event schedule at http://www.e-scrapconference.com/schedule.html
The R2 portion of the R2/RIOS™ certification program is an
international recycling certification program that was developed by a
stakeholder group including the Environmental Protection Agency that:
- Provides financial benefits: returning tested functional
electronics equipment and commodity-grade raw materials back into the
marketplace.
- Provides environmental benefits including a decreased amount of
products sent to landfills resulting in resource conservation and
sustainability benefits.
- Enhances a company’s corporate social responsibility and
promotes its reputation as a brand dedicated to the highest standards
for recycling electronics and IT assets.
- Integrates the best aspects of international quality,
environmental and health & safety standards into a single
certification.
- Encourages domestic and international trade with other responsible recyclers.
R2/RIOS™ certified recycling facilities have experienced significant
results, including new business opportunities, an increase in employee
retention and an increased bottom line. To speak with certified
electronics recyclers that have experienced success, please contact the
media representative listed above. For additional insight on R2/RIOS™
certification, visit www.isri.org/certifyme.
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI)
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. (ISRI) is the Voice of
the Recycling Industry™. ISRI represents more than 1,700 companies in
21 chapters nationwide that process, broker and industrially consume
scrap commodities, including metals, paper, plastics, glass, rubber,
electronics and textiles. With headquarters in Washington, D.C. the
Institute provides education, advocacy, and compliance training, and
promotes public awareness of the vital role recycling plays in the U.S.
economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development. For
more information about ISRI, visit www.ISRI.org.