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Earning your R2v3 certification is a major achievement — but many companies fail to capitalize on it. R2v3 is more than a compliance badge; it’s one of the strongest marketing tools in the recycling and ITAD industry. If you leverage it correctly, you can win more enterprise contracts, increase pricing power, and stand out in a crowded market. Here’s how to turn your R2v3 certification into a competitive edge.   1. Update Your Website with a Dedicated “R2v3 Certified” Page Mo

Achieving R2v3 certification is a major milestone for electronics recyclers, refurbishers, and ITAD providers. But many organizations underestimate what it truly takes to implement the standard correctly. At Wilkshire Consulting, we’ve guided dozens of companies through R2v3 — and almost all of them run into the same avoidable mistakes  along the way. If you can identify and prevent these issues early, you’ll reduce cost, avoid delays, and move toward certification with confi

At Wilkshire Consulting, we work with recyclers, ITAD companies, and refurbishers across North America who often ask the same question:  “How do we actually make money with R2v3 certification?”   It’s a fair question. R2v3 certification requires investment — in systems, training, safety, and traceability. But when implemented strategically, it can do far more than help you pass an audit. It can unlock multiple revenue streams , increase customer trust, and position your busin

At Wilkshire Consulting, we often tell clients: Leadership sets the direction, but Support builds the foundation. In ISO 9001, Clause 7— Support —is where the organization’s strategy and systems come to life. It ensures that people, resources, communication, and knowledge all work together to sustain a high-performing Quality Management System (QMS). Without strong support structures, even the best-designed processes can fail. Clause 7 ensures that your organization has the i