The R2 Practices establish requirements that an organization must meet in order to handle electronic waste responsibly.  The topics covered in the R2 Practices include the proper management of environmental and OH&S issues using an EHS management system, proper selection and management of downstream vendors, use of generally-accepted data destruction practices, safe storage practices, a functioning security program and demonstration of financial responsibility. One of the requirements in the R2 Practices is that the recycler must obtain a certification from an Accredited Certification Body.