Magnolia Data Solutions LLC (MDS), an electronics recycler based in Jackson, Miss., has announced that it has obtained the R2 (Responsible Recycling Practices) certification for processing end-of-life electronics and components.
The R2 Standard is supported by major electronics manufacturers; the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI), the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), public interest groups, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state and local governments.
R2 is a set of requirements for companies that recycle computers, electronics and universal waste. The standard includes requirements for environmental and legal compliance, worker health and safety and security practices.
Christopher Lumaghini, president and CEO of MDS, says, "Achieving our R2 certification is a major accomplishment and demonstrates our dedication to transparent environmental processing and assures our clients that we are a trusted partner for secure information destruction and recycling of end-of-life electronics.”
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