R2v3 Standards at Re-Wired

At Re-Wired, every piece of IT equipment we handle and sell is managed in accordance with R2v3 standards, the leading global benchmark for responsible electronics reuse and refurbishment. Below, we explain what R2v3 is, who governs it, and what upholding these standards means for the equipment you buy from us.

What Is R2v3?

R2v3 is the current version of the R2 Standard (Responsible Recycling), the world’s leading certification standard for the electronics reuse, refurbishment, and recycling industry. It sets rigorous, independently defined requirements covering data security, equipment testing and grading, environmental responsibility, worker health and safety, and quality management. R2v3 is designed to ensure that electronics are handled responsibly, that reusable equipment is properly tested and made fit for continued use, and that data on devices is securely managed throughout the process.

What Is SERI?

SERI (Sustainable Electronics Recycling International) is the non-profit organization that houses and administers the R2 Standard. SERI develops and maintains the standard, oversees its integrity, and works with accredited certification bodies around the world. It is the governing body behind R2v3, responsible for keeping the standard current and credible across the global electronics industry.

How R2v3 Works

Under the R2v3 framework, facilities are assessed against the standard’s detailed requirements by independent, accredited certification bodies authorized by SERI. The standard covers the full lifecycle of how electronics are received, evaluated, data-sanitized, tested, graded, and prepared for reuse or responsible recycling. Its purpose is to create a consistent, verifiable benchmark for quality, data security, and environmental responsibility across the industry.

How We Uphold R2v3 Standards

Re-Wired operates in accordance with R2v3 standards across the IT equipment we supply. That means secure data handling practices, equipment that is tested and graded for functionality, and a commitment to responsible, sustainable processing. We hold ourselves to this internationally recognized benchmark so that the wholesale buyers and resellers we serve receive equipment processed to a trusted standard, every lot, every shipment.

Data Security

Data protection is central to R2v3. All equipment is handled with secure data sanitization practices, so storage devices are properly managed before resale. Buyers can purchase with confidence that data-bearing devices have been treated to a recognized security standard.

Tested and Graded Equipment

R2v3 requires that reusable equipment be tested and graded for functionality. We supply equipment evaluated and graded accordingly, so you know exactly what you are buying, whether you are reselling, refurbishing, or deploying it.

Buy with Confidence

When you purchase from Re-Wired, you are sourcing IT equipment handled to R2v3 standards from a partner who takes quality, security, and responsibility seriously. Browse our current inventory and submit an offer, or contact us with your requirements.