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From the News Desk
Thursday, 31. August 2006
HP, Dell Identified as Environmentally Friendly Computers
More than 60 desktop computers, laptops, and monitors from three manufacturers have been recognized as part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funded effort to identify high performance, environmentally friendly computer equipment. All of the products meet the new EPEAT 'green' computer standard and they are listed online in the EPEAT database.
Among others, HP and Dell have listed dozens of their desktops, laptops and monitors in the database of environmentally sustainable IT products.
From the database, IT buyers at government agencies and institutions will be able to search the green computer right suitable for their company.
Computer manufacturers can register their products at the site by certifying they have met the standards listed in IEEE 1680, a standard for environmentally sustainable electronics set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Compared to traditional computer equipment, all EPEAT-registered computers have reduced levels of cadmium, lead, and mercury to better protect human health and the environment. They are more energy efficient, which reduces emissions of climate changing greenhouse gases. They are also easier to upgrade and recycle. In fact, manufacturers must offer safe recycling options for the products when they are no longer useable.
EPEAT products are identified as EPEAT-Bronze, EPEAT-Silver, or EPEAT-Gold depending on the number of optional environmental criteria incorporated in the product.
Ed Pinero, the White House Federal Environmental Executive explained that "EPEAT is a great example of market-based environmental stewardship. It creates a powerful tool for purchasers to select environmentally preferable products and creates a clear set of rules for the manufacturers to follow to meet that demand."
“EPEAT makes it possible for purchasers to identify and buy green computers, laptops, and monitors," said James Gulliford, Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. "EPA's leadership in developing these new environmental standards has spurred the manufacturing of greener computers."
Among others, HP and Dell have listed dozens of their desktops, laptops and monitors in the database of environmentally sustainable IT products.
From the database, IT buyers at government agencies and institutions will be able to search the green computer right suitable for their company.
Computer manufacturers can register their products at the site by certifying they have met the standards listed in IEEE 1680, a standard for environmentally sustainable electronics set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Compared to traditional computer equipment, all EPEAT-registered computers have reduced levels of cadmium, lead, and mercury to better protect human health and the environment. They are more energy efficient, which reduces emissions of climate changing greenhouse gases. They are also easier to upgrade and recycle. In fact, manufacturers must offer safe recycling options for the products when they are no longer useable.
EPEAT products are identified as EPEAT-Bronze, EPEAT-Silver, or EPEAT-Gold depending on the number of optional environmental criteria incorporated in the product.
Ed Pinero, the White House Federal Environmental Executive explained that "EPEAT is a great example of market-based environmental stewardship. It creates a powerful tool for purchasers to select environmentally preferable products and creates a clear set of rules for the manufacturers to follow to meet that demand."
“EPEAT makes it possible for purchasers to identify and buy green computers, laptops, and monitors," said James Gulliford, Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. "EPA's leadership in developing these new environmental standards has spurred the manufacturing of greener computers."
