About SERI

CHAMPIONS OF ELECTRONICS SUSTAINABILITY

SERI is the 501(c)(3) non-profit, ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer behind R2. R2 is independent, voluntary, and recognized as an Approved American National Standard, supporting the circular lifecycle of electronics. Our commitment to electronics sustainability extends to public education and supporting facilities on their path to certification.

AT A GLANCE

• 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

• ANSI Accredited Standards Development Organization

While SERI is best known as the housing body and ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization for the R2 Standard, our reach continues to grow as we find new opportunities to make a positive impact for everyone, everywhere around the world.

SERI’S MISSION

SERI’s core focus is administering and continually improving the R2 Standard, the premier global environmental, worker health and safety standard for the electronics refurbishing and recycling industry. A core component of SERI’s mission is education and outreach on the importance of electronics reuse and recycling.

The organization continuously works to inform consumers, businesses and other stakeholder groups about the rapid rise of electronic waste, the potential environmental and human health impacts associated with irresponsible e-waste disposal, and the importance of reuse and recycling. It also engages in projects to promote safe and sustainable electronics recycling throughout the world. SERI partners with corporations, other non-profits, or government agencies on these projects.

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