Green Initiatives

The ASCDI is committed to a green world by helping members in proper end-of-life management of the assets they manage, buy and resell.  Our membership includes some of the world’s leading end-of-life asset management services companies. 

Our Green Mission is to support our members in the implementation programs that allow for the responsible and cost-effective management of environmental resources.  Considering today’s dynamic marketplace, this is a critical consideration for our Industry. 

Responsible Recycling R2: 

WHY R2:  Choosing the right electronics recycler to manager your company’s IT assets is a critically important decision. Selecting the wrong electronics recycler can mean exposing your company to data mismanagement, and putting your company at unnecessary legal and financial risk. Contracting with an electronics recycler that is R2 Certified means peace of mind in knowing that your company’s IT assets are being managed by a recycler that has demonstrated they have a system in place to properly handle materials according to the R2 Standard. And, finding an electronics recycler that is R2 Certified is easy. Recyclers from all regions of the country and around the world, offering a wide range of asset disposal and management services, have been R2 Certified.  And, the list continues to grow rapidly.  Click here to visit the R2 Solutions Directory. 

Microsoft® Registered Refurbisher Program

Description: The Microsoft® Registered Refurbisher program is for small and medium sized refurbishers who want to join other refurbishers around the world in providing professionally refurbished PCs preinstalled with genuine Microsoft products.   There are two types of Microsoft software licenses available to Registered Refurbishers. Commercial licenses are available to supply to any type of customer, consumers or small businesses. Citizenship licenses are available to supply to only certain customer groups such as educational institutions, non-profit charitable organizations and other approved recipients. Product availability varies by license type and geographic region. 

There is no cost to join the Microsoft Registered Refurbisher Program. You must apply to join the program in order to supply Microsoft software on refurbished computers. There is no minimum software purchase quantity and you are provided with refurbished PC Windows licenses, including Certificates of Authenticity and associated product keys. There are additional used PC eligibility requirements and license costs, which vary by type.

For a list of Refurbishers please click here

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