Apto Solutions Completes eStewards Certification for All LocationsBy: Apto Solutions "I'm extremely proud of the hard work that has gone into certifying our facilities in Atlanta, Austin, and now Milpitas. These certifications are the highest stamp of excellence on the work we do day in and day out in each of our facilities. We're all very excited about reaching this milestone, and can't wait to continue to build on this foundation." -James Kilkelly - CEO, Apto Solutions Developed by the Basel Action Network in 2009, the eStewards standard aims to stop the global spread of toxic chemicals in e-waste. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), eStewards "advances best management practices and offers a way to assess the environmental, worker health, and security practices of entities managing used electronics." o Destroy all stored data. o Allow only ethical labor (no child or forced labor) o Certify all facilities of an organization within the same country o Monitor and protect workers from toxic exposure o Track all toxic materials to make sure they are safely managed o Never export toxic e-waste to developing countries (in accordance with international law) "The news today is fraught with too many stories about recyclers risking their customer's reputation and brand by doing all of the wrong things. It's important then, to celebrate those industry leaders that agree to go the extra mile to do right by their customers and the earth, by upholding the gold standard of protection and responsibility." -Jim Puckett - Executive Director, Basel Action Network "This is the highest standard of environmental compliance in the market and represents a commitment by Apto to serve our customers at the highest level." -Jeffrey Jones - Executive Chairman, Apto Solutions "The level of detail and rigor required to meet the eStewards standard represented a massive undertaking that required input and discipline from every single member of our team. I'm enormously proud of what we've achieved together." -Caroline Allman - Compliance Officer, Apto Solutions For more information contact: Caroline Allman, Compliance Officer Apto Solutions Phone: 404-961-9658 ccollins@aptosolutions.com Jim Puckett, Executive Director Basel Action Network 206-652-5555 Inform@ban.org About Apto Solutions Apto Solutions (www.aptosolutions.com) About eStewards® The eStewards® About Basel Action Network Founded in 1997, the Basel Action Network is a 501(c)3 charitable organization of the United States, based in Seattle, WA. BAN is one of the world's foremost advocates for environmental justice and sustainable production. Our programs in electronic waste and green ship recycling are the leading forces to turn global industries away from cheap and dangerous disposal methods to socially and environmentally just alternatives that are practical and also minimize business risk and liability. We campaign to prevent the export of toxic waste to developing countries, promote a toxics-free future by advancing green design and responsible consumption, and advocate for the right to a pollution-free environment for everyone. For more information, visit: www.ban.org. Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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