IT Hardware Production
Production of IT hardware consumes significant amounts of resources - both energy and materials. Many of these materials originate from rare minerals. There are ongoing efforts in the IT industry to improve the energy efficiency of production and to reduce the consumption of materials.
EPEAT Expands Its Global Certification Process
December 8, 2010: One of the most widely used green IT product rating systems - the Green Electronics Council's EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) - is expanding its global reach by partnering with 6 organizations to aid in the certification process. These partners are based in China, German, Taiwan, and the United States and will not only provide certification services but also potentially improve the certification process itself.
For the full press release please follow the external link.
Will Sustainable IT Companies Lead a Corporate Revolution?
November 9, 2010: An interesting editorial by Chris Mines, a vice president and research director at Forrester Research, looks at whether IT companies focused on sustainble business could be the first indications of a corporate revolution. A result of this process could be a redefinition of corporate sustainability to be "about broadening the existing metrics and approaches to be successful."
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FAQ Explains Why Rare Earth Metals Matter so Much
November 2, 2010: An extensive article by CNET's Martin LaMonica presents a great overview of the important role that rare earth metals play when it comes to technologies related to sustainability. Especially given that the topic has received increased media attention in the past few weeks the FAQ is a great introduction to understanding some of underlying issues.
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The World Rradio Program Reports on Green Electronics
September 27, 2010: Last week The World - a radio program that is co-produced by BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and WGBH - featured a two-part story that focused on greener electronics. The first part presented United Pepper, a Belgian company, and the challenges it faces when it comes to developing greener and fairer electronics products. The second part featured an interview with a representative from the Green Electronics Council who is also available to answer listener questions on The World's forum.
To listen to the program please follow the external link.
China Tightens Grip on Rare Minerals
August 31, 2009:
Rare earth elements like Lanthanum, Terbium or Dysprosium, important for a wide range of products like IT hardware, are mainly produced in China. Now the chinese government wants to cut the exports of these raw materials.
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German Industry Fears Raw Material Scarcity
August 25, 2009:
The industry nation Germany could lose its basis - the access to raw materials. Beside fossil energy resources "special metals" tend to be critical. (Article in German only)
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Expansion of "Green Tool" EPEAT to Compare IT Hardware
August 10, 2009:
To meet growing purchaser interest and usage, the EPEAT system expanded to enable product declarations in 40 countries worldwide. EPEAT is a procurement tool designed to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select electronic products (currently desktop and notebook/laptop computers and monitors) based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT's name is derived from the acronym for the "Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool".
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Mobile Phones as Metal Dissipators?
May 27, 2009:
The mobile phone market is still growing. A lot of "special" materials, in particular rare metals, are used for the production of mobile phones. This study analyses the use and dissipation of these materials.
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