• Was developed through a transparent, multi-stakeholder consensus process led by the EPA, state governments,
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), NGOs, refurbishers and recyclers.
• Supported by the EPA and was recognized in the National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship.
• Holds the highest standards for data protection, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Requires proper data destruction to wipe out confidential information stored on electronics.
• Prohibited export to developing countries (Non-OECD)
• Chain of custody tracking to final disposition

ISO 14001:2015 helps an organization achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system, which provide value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties. Consistent with the organization's environmental policy, the intended outcomes of an environmental management system include:
• Enhancement of environmental performance
• Fulfillment of compliance obligations.
• Achievement of environmental objectives.

• Internationally recognized standard for continually improving Environmental impact
• Identifies, controls, and improves the environmental impact and performance
• Lays forth a best practice for proactive management of the environmental impact of your organization.