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Written by Philip Buonpastore
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Monday, 04 February 2008 |
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released
a new international standard that will reportedly aid designers of AV
and IT equipment in making decisions on energy efficiency and reducing
environmental impact in product design and development.
IEC 62075 will require that designers consider the entire life
cycle of a product - from the materials and energy used in its manufacture,
to its energy efficiency during use, through to the environmentally
safe disposal of the product after its useful service life.
The standard also advises on comming environmental regulations that
will be implemented worldwide, and provides links to the governing
environmental agencies.
Commenting on the new standard, IEC General Secretary and CEO Ronnie
Amit said: "The IEC Standard helps designers consider all aspects of a
product's life cycle, from the cradle to grave. If we can get designers
to think holistically at the start of the product's life cycle, then
it's a win-win for the consumer, governments and industry alike".
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