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Energy Resource, Jan 30, 2008
ENERGY RESOURCE-30 January 2008-New Standard Considers Energy, Waste Lifecycle of Electronic Products(C)2008 JeraOne - http://www.jeraone.com
A new International Standard from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) will help designers of laptops, mobile phones and TVs create energy-efficient products and reduce their environmental impact through the design and development process.
The standard -- IEC 62075 -- covers the entire life cycle of a product, from the materials and energy used in its manufacturing to its efficiency when switched on or in standby mode, through to the safe disposal of the product at the end of its life.
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The standard covers the energy efficiency, the use of various materials, such as different types of plastics, as well as the product packaging. To increase energy efficiency, the standard helps to explain the different operating modes and the relevant benefits/drawbacks to be considered.
IEC is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization comprising 145 countries that develops international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. Visit www.iec.ch for more information.
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