The e-Stewards® program is an initiative of the Basel Action Network (BAN). BAN is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington in 2009 (prior to 2009, BAN operated under fiscal sponsorship).
BAN’s mission is to champion global environmental health and justice by ending toxic trade, catalyzing a toxics-free future, and campaigning for everyone’s right to a clean environment. Within that mission, e-Stewards addresses the urgent challenge of electronic waste (e-waste)—the fastest-growing waste stream globally. Through rigorous standards, accredited certification, and ongoing performance verification, the e-Stewards program ensures electronics are recycled and refurbished responsibly, protecting both people and the planet.