Recycling Ethic

The many advances in electronic product technology have dramatically changed and improved our lives.  But with the many benefits associated with enjoyment of electronics and new technologies comes a responsibility.  In recognition of this responsibility, Panasonic Corporation of North America, Sharp Electronics Corporation and Toshiba America Consumer Products, LLC spearheaded the formation of a new electronics recycling organization, the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company, LLC (MRM) to implement ethical and sustainable recycling efforts.

MRM's Pledge

MRM pledges to strive to have electronic products recycled responsibly:

• Our goal is 100% recycling and zero landfill.

• We will work with recyclers who have an excellent environmental compliance record and who have established an adequate environmental management system.

• Our priority will be to work with recyclers who can clean CRT glass¹ in the United States. 

• We will not allow the export of e-waste for dismantling and recycling in non-OECD countries². 

• We will prohibit the use of prison labor.

• We will require our recyclers to carry adequate liability insurance, including pollution liability insurance.

• We will require complete traceability for the downstream commodity outlets and handling.

• We will require our recyclers to follow the Basel Action Network e-Stewards Certification Standards and the EPA R2 Guidelines in processing e-waste for MRM. Recyclers working for MRM must demonstrate their compliance with MRM requirements by either undergoing the BAN E-Stewards Certification or satisfactorily completing an independent third party audit using an auditor selected by MRM.

• We will audit the recyclers we work with to ensure compliance of the above objectives on a regular basis