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R2 Solutions Announces R2:2013 Global Electronics Recycling Certification

January 29, 2014 | Association News | Press Release |
Contact: John Lingelbach, R2 Solutions, [email protected], +1 970-210-3494; Carrie Blewitt, Qorvis [email protected], +1 202-683-3216   Updated Standard Requires a Stronger Management System, Full Adherence to Import/Export Laws, and Stricter Data Protection SHANGHAI, May 27, 2013 – R2 Solutions is announcing significant updates to its R2 certification standard at the Bureau of International Recycling’s 2013 World...

LEGISLATIVE ALERT – Action Needed

January 29, 2014 | Press Release |
June 17, 2013 Issue: We expect that S. 394, a metals theft bill unfavorable to our industry, will be brought to the floor of the U.S. Senate as early as today, using a procedure known as “hotlining” (also called “unanimous consent”) which requires each and every Senator to first give their approval to move the...

R2 Solutions Announces R2:2013 Global Electronics Recycling Certification

January 29, 2014 | Press Release |
Contact: John Lingelbach, R2 [email protected], +1 970-210-3494; Carrie Blewitt, Qorvis [email protected], +1 202-683-3216For Immediate Release R2 Solutions Announces R2:2013 Global Electronics Recycling CertificationUpdated standard offers Fortune 1000 companies, governments and other organizations the highest level of data protection; prioritizes reuse BOULDER, Colo. – June 24, 2013 – R2 Solutions is announcing significant updates to its...

Recyclers Tout Benefits of Scrap Exports During World Trade Week

January 29, 2014 | Press Release |
For Immediate Release July 23, 2013 Mark [email protected]   Commodities have a significant global impact Washington, DC – Kicking off World Trade Week, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries extolled the important role scrap materials play in global trade, both for the U.S. and foreign countries. Scrap materials make up nearly two percent of the...

ReMA Statement on Confirmation of Gina McCarthy for EPA Administrator

January 29, 2014 | Press Release |
For Immediate Release July 18, 2013 Mark [email protected] (Washington, D.C.) – The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today released the following statement following the Senate confirmation of Gina McCarthy as the next Environmental Protection Agency Administrator: “ISRI congratulates Gina McCarthy on her confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Recognized as one...

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