June 28, 2012
Abington Reldan Metals, LLC Becomes First e-Stewards Precious Metal Refiner and Recycler in Greater NY/Philadelphia Area
The Basel Action Network, a global toxic trade watchdog organization, announced today that Abington Reldan Metals, LLC, is now a certified e-Stewards Recycler, adhering to the world’s highest standards for socially and environmentally responsible recycling.“Abington Reldan Metals is thrilled to have achieved this distinction,” said Howard Steinberg, Managing Member of Abington Reldan Metals, LLC. “Our mission is to protect and preserve the environment by reusing, recycling and refining precious metal scrap. We are committed to assuring that our operation makes a positive contribution by upholding the responsible recycling practices established by the e-Stewards Standards for Responsible Recycling & Reuse of Electronics.”
Abington Reldan Metals, LLC has been operating for over 30 years, turning waste into recoverable, quantifiable assets. Abington Reldan Metals pursued e-Stewards certification with the goal of being the most sustainable metal refiner and recycler in the United States. Abington Reldan Metals built a new refinery that opened in 2010 designed to reducing the environmental impacts of facilities and operations. The State-of-the-Art, ISO14001:2004 certified, refinery earned LEED Silver certification as designated by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED certification sets forth strict standards for energy-efficient and environmentally responsible workplaces.
“Abington Reldan Metal’s e-Stewards Certification not only brings responsible recycling to organizations in this large metropolitan area, but also provides other Certified e-Stewards Recyclers with a qualified processor for handling circuit boards and other precious-metal bearing e-waste,” said Jim Puckett, Executive Director at BAN.
For more information:
Basel Action Network
Lauren S. Roman
e-Stewards Business Director
206-652-5555 (o)
973.224.7632 (c)
Alan Nadler
Abington Reldan Metals, LLC
550 Old Bordentown Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
800-764-9222
About e-Stewards® Certification
The e-Stewards® Initiative is a market-based solution to help individuals and organizations identify and promote those electronics recyclers that ensure that used electronics are managed with the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility. e-Stewards Certified Recyclers are audited and certified to ensure highest levels of responsibility and e-Stewards Enterprises are major corporations, municipalities or institutions that agree to make best efforts to make use of e-Stewards Certified Recyclers. For more information about the e-Stewards Initiative visit: www.e-Stewards.org
About Abington Reldan Metals, LLC
Abington Reldan Metals, LLC refinery has been operating and handling precious metal scrap for over 30 years. The new state of the art facility is LEED Certified, ISO 14001:2004 certified, zero-discharge, e-Stewards certified, R2 certified, and CHWMEG reviewed .The company’s sustainability initiative is to constantly look for ways to improve the environmental impacts. Over 70% of the energy used is from renewable energy. All water efficiency efforts have combined to reduce water consumption by 43.2% compared to standard buildings. As a recycler, it was important to integrate this philosophy in the building of Abington Reldan facilities. Abington Reldan Metals has the capability to handle all types of scrap using various methods such as pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, mechanical reduction, melting and others.