Recycling certifications (Score 1)

The Green Grid is very pleased to introduce Electronics Disposal Efficiency, which is the culmination of over a year of activity and engagement. EDE combines the domain expertise of organizations such as StEP (Solving the e-Waste Problem) with The Green Grid's experience in developing and promoting metrics for resource-efficient information technology and data centers. One small clarification specific to recycling certifications is that The Green Grid is not necessarily requiring that recyclers be ISO14001 certified. The EDE white paper provides guidance for those organizations wishing to implement internal initiatives that are the equivalent of certification programs such as R2 or eStewards (http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/materials/ecycling/certification.htm). ISO14001, if focused specifically on the internal initiative, is one potential means for organizations to provide governance for their programs. We encourage thoughts, comments and reactions on EDE.