New EU stamp of approval. (The Beat).The European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community has revised its eco-labeling programs for personal and portable computers and dishwashers. Changes for dishwashers include a major overhaul of product requirements, including lower water consumption and noise limits, in addition to requirements for free end-of-life recycling recycling, the process of recovering and reusing waste products—from household use, manufacturing, agriculture, and business—and thereby reducing their burden on the environment. . New requirements for computers include increased energy efficiency and durability, exposure limits for electromagnetic emissions, a more specific recycling policy, and a limit on the mercury content of liquid crystal displays liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. . The program, started in 1993, allows products meeting the labeling standards to display a special flower logo and requires reviews of standards every three years. Criteria are being developed for other product groups including televisions, tires, and vacuum cleaners vacuum cleaner, mechanical device using a draft of air to remove dust, loose dirt, or other particulate matter from dry surfaces. It is especially useful on highly textured surfaces, such as carpets and upholstery, that are difficult to clean by wiping or brushing. . |
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