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dataserv APAC becomes certified as R2 recycler

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NEW DELHI, INDIA: dataserv APAC Ltd, part of the dataserv Group, was granted the Responsible Recycling "R2" Practices: 2008 certification.

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The certification, granted by Orion Registrar Inc. USA, reinforces dataserv APAC's commitment to responsible e-waste recycling practices and processes.

The certification also called "R2", is applicable to environmentally compliant and secure asset management, reverse logistics, data erasure and destruction, reuse & recycling and remarketing services.

"dataserv is proud to be R2 certified for operations in India," said Thomas Holberg, Group director, dataserv Group Holdings. "Customers want to work with environmentally and socially responsible partners. This certification gives our customers further confidence in our commitment to highest industry standards and best practices for managing their electronic equipment."

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The R2 Standard focuses on the performance of electronics waste recyclers in the areas of environmental and public health, worker health and safety, security (data and facility) and the whole recycling process through final disposal.

"R2 standards ensure more toxic material streams are managed safely and responsibly by downstream vendors- all the way to final disposal. In a country like India, it is a significant challenge. With dataserv's process rigor together with environment-friendly IT recycling practices and data security technologies, we can strengthen the system of accountability for handling electronic equipment throughout the value chain", said Amit Sardana, MD, dataserv APAC. dataserv also offers the industry leading Blancco data security solution to customers.

By becoming a R2 solutions company, dataserv also benefits by contributing to the electronics recycling industry globally and in India. dataserv APAC, under the certification, will be entrusted with responsibility to increase awareness for R2 practices amongst large-scale generators of scrap electronics, and municipal and state governments, and work with key stakeholders to ensure the standard evolves to meet the industry's future challenges and needs. It will also represent the interests of R2 certified processors and stakeholders in national and international forums and create an open, and transparent, platform for managing this important industry standard.

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