EPEAT Environmentally Friendly Computers Identified; EPA-Funded Effort Recognizes Computers and Monitors from CTL, Dell, HP, and Others.PORTLAND, Ore. -- More than 60 desktop computers, laptops, and monitors from three manufacturers were recognized today as part of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ) funded effort to identify high-performance, environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] computer equipment. All of the products meet the new EPEAT EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool "green" computer standard and they are listed online in the EPEAT database at www.epeat.net. 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 The integration and application of environmental values into the military mission in order to sustain readiness, improve quality of life, strengthen civil relations, and preserve valuable natural resources. . 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." "This initial list of EPEAT-registered computers is just the tip of the iceberg tip of the iceberg n. pl. tips of the iceberg A small evident part or aspect of something largely hidden: afraid that these few reported cases of the disease might only be the tip of the iceberg. ," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Jeff Omelchuck, Executive Director of the Green Electronics Council, which manages the EPEAT program. "Other manufacturers are currently registering products. We're thrilled to see the race to the top as manufacturers compete to develop the greenest possible computers." Additional details on the EPEAT standard and the searchable database listing all EPEAT registered computer products is available online at www.epeat.net. Press-friendly information is posted at www.epeat.net/press.aspx. |
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