For the solar industry to achieve a circular economy, reuse and recycling solutions must become widely available.
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A major part of advancing solar panel reuse and recycling solutions is the implementation of international standards. A uniform set of certifiable standards will help to establish a framework for the secondary market and ease buyers’ concerns regarding the quality and safety of used panels as well as the responsible recycling of end-of-life panels.
In this webinar, Mike Easterbrook, R2 Director at Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) will discuss the all-new R2v3 certification standards for solar panel reuse and recycling.
By viewing this webinar, you will learn:
- A brief overview of the R2v3 standards for solar panel reuse and recycling
- How R2 certification benefits buyers, sellers, and recyclers
- Next steps to apply for R2v3 certification
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Duration: 23 minutes 35 seconds
SERI R2-Appendix G presentation slides
Speakers:
Mike Easterbrook
Mike Easterbrook is the Chief of Global Standards at Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI). SERI is a non-profit organization committed to electronics sustainability that hosts the R2 Standard (the Sustainable Electronics Reuse and Recycling “R2” Standard) and has other programs related to electronics sustainability. Mike has been in the electronics reuse and recycling industry for over 17 years and has led the PV Module Drafting Group of the R2 Technical Advisory Committee to create Appendix G -PV Modules for addition to the R2 Standard.
Rob Van Demmeltraadt
Rob Van Demmeltraadt is the Sales Manager at Broker Exchange Network, the parent company of EnergyBin, LLC. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Account Manager for EnergyBin’s sister company, BrokerBin. Rob has been with the company for nearly 20 years. His work consists of building relationships with equipment brokers around the world in the IT and solar industries. Rob’s expertise in B2B solution sales and his in-depth knowledge of the secondary market makes him a valuable partner for clients seeking to grow their businesses. He has a “work-hard, play-hard and have-fun-while-doing-it” mentality. Rob holds a degree in Marketing from the University of Minnesota. During his free time, Rob likes to spend time with his three children and friends throughout the U.S. and overseas.