FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LONGWOOD, Florida (January 9, 2013) – A1 Assets, Inc. is proud to announce the achievement of official certification status for both Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and ISO 14001: 2004 standards. This marks a major step forward for the Orlando area company, who has made a notable commitment toward eco-conscious initiatives since their inception in 2001.
A1 Assets was recommended for both certifications after successfully completing a rigorous third-party audit in operational and environmental performance. The newly acquired certifications demonstrate the company’s continued dedication to environmental responsibility and delivery on environmental, health, and safety expectations for their staff, customers, suppliers, and regulators.
R2 status designates A1 Assets as a certified recycler. R2 establishes requirements relating to industry best practices for electronics recycling with an emphasis on reducing environmental and health impacts from improper recycling. R2 also requires electronics recyclers, or e-recyclers for short, to ensure toxic materials are managed safely and responsibly in every phase of technology lifespan – from creation all the way to final disposition. For more on certification programs for e-recyclers, please visit the Environmental Protection Agency official website.
ISO 14001: 2004 provides practical tools for companies and organizations looking to reduce and control their environmental impact and constantly improve their environmental performance. ISO 14001: 2004 sets out the criteria for environmental management systems for companies looking to responsibly discard their waste materials. By achieving ISO 14001: 2004 certification, a company or organization demonstrates commitment to improving efficiency and minimizing its environmental liability.
“A1 Assets is proud to be R2 and ISO 14001: 2004 certified because it signifies cost savings, responsible environmental practices, and overall, common sense. So much of our business plan focuses on reducing environmental impact both as a company and on behalf of our customers, and it is wonderful to receive recognition on an international level,” says CEO David Leavitt.
The newly acquired certification status is projected to create more jobs within the company due to numerous requests by prospective high-profile clients seeking services from a certified recycler.
A1 Assets, Inc. services Fortune 1000 companies and government accounts covering the entire state of Florida and Southeastern United States by providing them with industry-leading asset management services including innovative remarketing and superior recycling services. A1 Assets, Inc. operates a family of green companies including A1 Assets Recycling, Refresh Computers, Technology Surplus Depot, and Refresh Telecom. For more information, please visit A1 Assets’ official website.
Contact:
Elizabeth Rissman, Marketing Manager
elizabeth.rissman@a1assets.com
(407) 982-3220
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