Selecting and Maintaining Vendors - Revision history

Rfs at 23:29, 28 March 2014

2014-03-28T23:29:59Z

Rfs at 19:10, 28 March 2014

2014-03-28T19:10:43Z

Liane at 19:30, 14 January 2014

2014-01-14T19:30:33Z

Liane: /* Draft Certification Contract: Form 1 */

2012-02-03T00:48:01Z

Draft Certification Contract: Form 1

Liane at 00:44, 3 February 2012

2012-02-03T00:44:49Z

Liane: added text

2008-12-20T21:08:56Z

added text

Liane at 00:28, 19 December 2008

2008-12-19T00:28:14Z

Liane: added text

2008-12-19T00:23:03Z

added text

Liane: /* Draft Certification Contract: Form 2 */

2008-12-09T04:59:01Z

Draft Certification Contract: Form 2

Liane: /* Draft Certification Contract: Form 2 */ changes

2008-12-09T04:56:28Z

Draft Certification Contract: Form 2: changes

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-{{Migrate}}
+{{Migrated}}
 One of Free Geek's core principles calls for the “disposal of equipment in an ethical
 and environmentally responsible manner”. We are a reuse and recycling center; a

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:10, 28 March 2014
Line 1:		Line 1:
		+	{{Migrate}}
	One of Free Geek's core principles calls for the “disposal of equipment in an ethical		One of Free Geek's core principles calls for the “disposal of equipment in an ethical
	and environmentally responsible manner”. We are a reuse and recycling center; a		and environmentally responsible manner”. We are a reuse and recycling center; a

@@ Line 24: / Line 24: @@
 The procedure for choosing a new recycling vendor is as follows:
 A FG representative meets with a representative of our prospective vendor's company.
-We ask for information regarding their EHSMS and their environmental stewardship
+We ask for information regarding their downstream practices, their EHSMS and their environmental stewardship
-practices. FG does initial research on the company through the internet and through
+practices by having a representative fill our the Recycling Vendor Questionnaire. FG does initial research on the company through the internet and through
 industry accountability organisations. We do a background check to find, for example,
 any EPA violations they may have on record. We do a site visit and inspect their

@@ Line 49: / Line 49: @@
 [Insert name, address, phone number, email, and fax for Vendor]
-Certification of proper handling and management of electronics equipment received from Free Geek, Inc. on [insert date materials were received by vendor/broker]:
+Certification of proper handling and management of electronics equipment/material received from Free Geek, Inc. on [insert date materials were received by vendor]:
-This statement certifies that the electronics equipment sent by your organization for recovery and recycling has been transported and unloaded at [provide company name and address where materials are sent to be handled/brokered].  [Name of vendor/broker] has taken ownership and responsibility for this material.  Material will be handled in accordance with all environmental laws. Material will not be shipped to overseas markets for demanufacturing, material must be processed on the North American continent (USA/Canada/Mexico).
+This statement certifies that the electronics equipment sent by your organisation for recovery and recycling has been transported and unloaded at [provide company name and address where materials are sent to be handled].  [Name of vendor] has taken ownership and responsibility for this material.  Material will be handled in accordance with all environmental laws. Material will not be shipped to overseas markets for demanufacturing, material must be processed on the North American continent (USA/Canada/Mexico).
 This certifies that the following list states the amount and complete list of end-markets for the materials you sent to [Insert name of service provider].

@@ Line 10: / Line 10: @@
 FG thoroughly researches the practices of downstream vendors for environmental and
 social responsibility. Annually we evaluate
-downstream vendors' capabilities; and Free Geeks internal processing; to
+downstream vendors' capabilities; and Free Geek's internal processing; to
 maintain the highest and best sorting of materials for recycle capabilities  and the best price.
-Free Geek abides by Electronics Recycler's Pledge of True
+Free Geek follows the standards of ethical and environmental recycling as defined by the Basel Action Network (BAN)and continues to  work closely with representatives of BAN. We require of our vendors
-* Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,
+* Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
-* Material is not sent to solid waste (non-hazardous waste) landfills or incinerators for disposal or energy recovery, either directly or through intermediaries
+* Material is not sent directly to solid waste (non-hazardous waste) landfills or incinerators for disposal or energy recovery.
-* That no prison labor will be used in recycling processes
+* That no prison labor will be used in downstream recycling processes
 * That hazardous waste is not exported to non-OECD nor non-EU countries,
 * Demonstration of a system like EHSMS.
-* a signed letter/contract guaranteeing that all information is correct, as well as a confirmation that vendor will inform Free Geek if any changes in processing of material or downstream vendor/End of Life disposal
+* a signed letter/contract guaranteeing that all information is correct, as well as a confirmation that vendors will inform Free Geek of any changes in processing of material or downstream vendor/End of Life disposal.
 The procedure for choosing a new recycling vendor is as follows:
@@ Line 27: / Line 26: @@
 We ask for information regarding their EHSMS and their environmental stewardship
 practices. FG does initial research on the company through the internet and through
-industry accountability organizations. We do a background check to find, for example,
+industry accountability organisations. We do a background check to find, for example,
 any EPA violations they may have on record. We do a site visit and inspect their
 operation in person, if possible.
@@ Line 33: / Line 32: @@
 '''Documenting and Maintaining Standards with Vendors and Potential Vendors''':
-All of our vendors are asked to either sign a contractual agreement, or to provide a letter, stating their environmental safety policies, as well as guaranteeing their information regarding further downstream processing is correct, and that Free Geek will be informed of any EHS violations as well as any changes in processing of material.
+All of our vendors are asked to either sign a contractual agreement, or to provide a letter, stating their environmental safety policies, as well as guarantees that their information regarding further downstream processing is correct, and that Free Geek will be informed of any EHS violations as well as any changes in processing of Free Geek material.
 Free Geek representative will document any contact with vendors regarding these contracts, and note changes for further review.
 Free Geek is committed to working exclusively with vendors that can comply with the above standards and are prepared to be audited by Free Geek periodically.

@@ Line 9: / Line 9: @@
 FG thoroughly researches the practices of downstream vendors for environmental and
-social responsibility. Free Geek abides by Electronics Recycler's Pledge of True
+social responsibility. Annually we evaluate
 Stewardship as defined by the Basel Action Network (BAN) and is working closely with representatives of BAN. We require of our vendors

@@ Line 78: / Line 78: @@
 Certification of proper handling and management of electronics equipment received from Free Geek, Inc. from [insert start date and end date of contrat period]:
-This statement certifies that the electronics equipment sent to your organization for recovery and recycling will be transported and unloaded at  one or more of the following companies:[provide company name and address where materials are sent to be handled]. Material will be handled and processed in accordance with all environmental laws. Material will not be shipped to overseas markets for demanufacturing, material must beprocessed on the North American continent (USA/Canada) until it reaches commodity status.
+This statement certifies that the electronics equipment sent to (Vendor name) for recovery and recycling will be transported and unloaded at one or more of the following companies:[provide company name and address where materials are sent to be handled]. Material will be handled and processed in accordance with all environmental laws. Material will not be shipped to overseas markets for demanufacturing, material must be processed on the North American continent (USA/Canada) until it reaches commodity status.
 This certifies that the following list states the complete list of material(s) type(s) and complete list of end-markets for the materials you sent to [Insert name of service provider].