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R2 Standard news from Paradygm Consulting's R2 consultants: R2v3 transition dates, data destruction guidance and updates for electronics recyclers.
We dissected nearly 100 devices to study e-waste. What we found is alarming
It’s hard to imagine navigating modern life without a mobile phone in hand. Computers, tablets, and smartphones have transformed how we communicate,…
Guide to Electronics Destruction Operations
Key terms for electronics destruction operations: media vs data, data sanitization, physical destruction and how the R2 Standard uses each term.
R2v3 Timeline for Transition
How the move from R2:2013 to R2v3 ran, from the July 2020 release to the 30 June 2023 end of transition, with a link to the current R2v3 summary.
Beware of fraudulent R2 Certificates
When doing due diligence on R2 certified recycling partners, it is a good practice to ask for a copy of their R2 certificate and verify it with the…
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