How to integrate ESM at your facility.

Joe Yob

Vice President

Creative Recycling Systems, Inc.

Workshop on E-waste Recycling and Refurbishing: Environmentally Sound Management Practices

Guadalajara, MexicoFebruary 15–16

Environmentally Sound Management (ESM)Practices:

-Management Commitment

-Internal Elements

-External Elements

-Systems & Certifications

Management: • Must be a STRONG commitment from Top Level Management

• All facets of an organization need to be analyzed…

• What impact does your organization have on the Environment?

• Financial Factors

• Environmental Policy

• Continual Improvement

• Evaluation of Current Processes

• Identify Organization’s Impact on Environment

• Comprehensive Training Program (New & Existing Employees)

• Measurements

Internal Elements:

External Elements:

• Regulations, Laws and Rules

• End Markets / Down Stream Auditing

• Communication with Customers

• Marketing / PR Aspects

• Green Movement….

Systems & Certifications:

•ISO 14001

•Responsible Recycling (R2)

•Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS)

•E-Stewards

Benefits:

Case Study: Creative Recycling

•Increased Commitment from Stakeholders

•Senior Management – Warehouse Employees

•Better Understanding of Processes

•Flexible Program