Environmental Management Systems for the Reuse & Refurbishment of Electronics

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1 Environmental Management Systems for the Reuse & Refurbishment of Electronics Key Measures to Ensure EMS in Practice Erez Pikar, CDI Shauna L. McCaffrey, RCT

2 Overview Incorporating EMS R&R Standards Guide 5+1 Key Steps of EMS Increasing the Scope of your EMS

3 A for-profit that renews technology to: provides ICT equipment to schools Provide sound environment solutions primarily through the reuse of technology Customized services Microsoft Registered Refurbisher(MRR) ISO Certification WEEE Program Experience: A non-profit that renews technology to: provides ICT equipment to have not s : over 380,000 distributed Train youth and volunteers & provide hands-on first work experience: 250+ Provide sound environment solutions primarily through the reuse of techs Licensed to operate Industry Canada s Computers for Schools program in Ontario Largest NFP reuser/refurbisher of computers in North America (Microsoft MRR) Largest recipient of Federal government equipment for over 19 years Federal Government E-waste Policy First Recipient of all surplus ICT Microsoft Registered Refurbisher(MRR) WEEE Program Experience: OES Service Provider Committee, Reuse/Refurb Committees & OES Standards Integration Working Group

4 Incorporating an EMS into your organization ISO 14001: EMS Certification or Similar ISO 9001: Quality Management System Enhance to capture environment aspects Hybrid of critical elements: Size and scope of your organization

5 R&R standards as your guide Ontario Reuse & Refurbishment Standards they do exists & can be a guideline Developed by Reuse Industry in Ontario (OES R&R Committee) Considered matrix of your refurbishment activities: Manual vs Automated process End of Life Recycling Activities Captured in separate standards (avoid duplication) Closed-Loop System for Electronic Management

6 5 + 1 Key Steps of EMS Environmental Policy Your Planning Phase Aspects of EMS for your organization Implementation and Operational Plan & Procedures Correction Action Plan & Procedures Management Review Learning/Continual Improvement

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8 Environmental Policy Overall intentions: Prevention of environmental impacts Reflect the nature, scope & scale of your business Commitment to meet legal & other requirements Continual Improvement Commitment Communicated & Understood Organization Wide or Site Specific

9 Your Planning Phase Environmental Aspects of Refurbishment Legal & Regulatory Requirements (WSIB, OH&S, Commercial General Liability Insurance) Objectives & Targets (Achievable) 3 to 5 to start Safety & Environmental Risk Assessment (Matrix & Continual Improvement Procedure) Plan to Achieve Them (Responsibility, Means/Method, Timeframes)

10 Safety & Environmental Matrix MATERIAL /TASK Use of Utility Knives/ Scrapers Shattered Monitor Glass RISK: EnviroOR Health E H P,E Likelihood Potential Impact Risk Level Mitigation Strategy Moderate Moderate Moderate Training & Education, Provision of Personal Protective Gear C P Low Moderate Moderate Training & Education, etc. Response Strategy Assess Injury & apply firstaid. Refer to medical professional if warranted Exitarea, assess injury, etc. P = Physical Risk C = Chemical Exposure Risk E = Ergonomics Risk

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12 Implementation, Operational Plan & Procedures Training & Awareness Processes and Procedures (Material Management) Tracking, Auditing, Document Controls Emergency Response Plan

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14 CDI Maintenance Management Map Updated: ( Chris Bristow) Month Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Fortnight Responsibility Forklift CDI x x x x x Shrink wrap CDI x Floor scrubber CDI x x Heat Shrink wrapper CDI x x s e in h c a M Conveyor CDI x Dust Containment CDI x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Garbage Compactor CDI x compactor (cardboard/plastic) x Older Dust Containment x x x x x x x x x x x x x x HVAC CDI x x x x Extinguisher, Hose Reels Landlord x l a tric c le E Roof Landlord x Paving Landlord x Landscape Landlord x Air compressor CDI x x Security systems CDI IT

15 120.00% CDI KPI Efficiency % % % % % 80.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 60.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 50.00% 40.00% CDI KPI Efficiency 20.00% 0.00%

16 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC YTD WASTE COLLECTED WASTE COLLECTED - 75 CLEGG WASTE TO LANDFILL OFFICE PAPER MIXED PAPER CARDBOARD CARDBOARD - BAILED CANS & BOTTLES SHREDDING ORGANICS COFFEE CUPS WOOD TONER CARTRIDGES BATTERIES PAPER - INBOUND PLASTIC - INBOUND E-WASTE PALLETS FURNITURE/CARPET SCRAP METAL TOTAL DIVERSION RATE % 94.9% 95.6% 91.3% 91.4% 88.4% 84.2% 91.2% 91.7% 88.5% 76.0% 77.5% 90.0% DIVERSION RATE % 88.8% 89.0% 91.1% 89.1% 90.6% 90.7% 87.1% 78.6% 88.1% 93.1% 20.3% 88.8% NUMBERS PROVIDED BY PROPERTY MANAGERS ALL WEIGHTS IN TONNES

17 Example of a Procedure Purpose Scope Responsibility Procedures Flow Chart Related Procedures/Work Instructions Documentation (forms) Records (where, when, who)

18 Flow Chart -Example

19 Final Important Steps Corrective Action Plans & Procedures: Investigate, Document, Discuss & Action Share Best Practices Identify changes required Management Review Process Learning or Continual Improvement Be capable of adapting to changing circumstances Still applicable to the scale, scope & nature of your organization?

20 Increasing the Scope of your EMS Scope of your commitment to the environment Where do you communicate it? Common values for decision making internally Align with industry/societal values Does it impact who you do business with?

21 Thank You Shauna L. McCaffrey Executive Director, RCT E: W: RCTO.ca T: RCTOntario Erez Pikar CEO, CDI W: cdicomputers.com