BSR Insight | Greenpeace Ranks Green Electronics for 2011
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Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
Publication Date
January 18, 2011
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Greenpeace just released its third "Green Electronics Survey"—which assesses the greenest electronics products that will be available in 2011, and ranks 18 leading electronics manufacturers on three criteria: removing toxic substances, responsible take-back of their end-of-life products, and energy efficiency.
The survey's three main findings are:
- There have been significant reductions in the use of hazardous chemicals; however, the complete elimination of toxic substances and strong regulation that bans the export of hazardous waste from developed to developing nations is still needed.
- Almost all products meet or exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star standards. Companies are more focused on improving the energy efficiency of their products rather than reducing the energy used in the production of their products.
- Life-cycle management is the weakest area for electronics products. Companies still use very little recycled plastic, and the effectiveness of take-back practices for disposal varies widely. Companies are, however, becoming more transparent on the amount and type of product information they provide to customers.
About the Author(s)
Elissa Goldenberg, Associate, Advisory Services
With four years of sustainability communications expertise, Elissa works with BSR member companies in a range of sectors—including those in information and communications technology; food, beverage, and agriculture; energy; and consumer products—on various sustainability issues including reporting, stakeholder engagement, and human rights... Read more →
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