It is hoped by BAN that the spin-off will increase the e-Steward program’s independence and allow the company to focus on its primary objective of “educating and advocating to prevent toxic trade and promote a toxic free future for all”, as well as allowing it to pursue new reforms and advance global trade policy.

The e-Stewards Standard and Certification program was introduced in 2010 following a previous standard, R2 Practices, resulting in a standard deemed too weak to prevent e-waste abuses, and is now the only certification that prevents the export of e-waste to developing countries.

To learn more about the spin-off, visit The Recycler website.