The Responsible Recycling Practices for Use in Accredited Certification Programs for Electronics Recyclers – the R2 Standard – is a standard that sets forth requirements relating to environmental, health & safety, data security, and industry best practices for electronics recycling. The R2 Standard requires electronics recyclers to ensure that more toxic material streams are managed safely and responsibly by downstream vendors – all the way to final disposition. It also prohibits recyclers and their downstream vendors from exporting these more toxic materials to countries that have enacted laws making their import illegal, or to vendors that do not have the capability to properly manage them. It prohibits landfilling or incineration of devices or components containing toxic materials. It requires data destruction and security. And, it requires comprehensive environmental, health and safety practices.