As a reseller, I am not a fan of R2 certifications. While I work with many R2-certified companies, and make good money doing so, there are also many R2-certified companies who feel they cannot resell their equipment at all, effectively increasing waste generated by keeping reusable materials from being remarketed. This is due to fear of breaking compliance with the certifying body. In my humble opinion, reuse is the greenest form of recycling possible, so it really bothers me that enormous amounts of valuable goods are being kept in the shred pile due to clerical uncertainty.
I, for one, sincerely hope this bill does not pass - especially in Texas, where so many recycling companies thrive.
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