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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