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GREEN ELECTRONICS
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SOURCES OF E-WASTE.
IT & Telecom Equipments
Large Household Appliances
Small Household Appliances
Consumer & Lighting Equipments
Electrical & Electronic Tools
Toys, Leisure & Sports Equipment
Medical Devices
Monitoring & Control Instruments
ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. government- backed program dedicated to helping individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency
Products that have qualified to ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy
A Private, for profit eco-label organization
Under a Partnership with Environment Canada
Develops standards
Certifies products
Helps market certified products
What is EPEAT?
An environmental procurement tool designed to help institutional IT purchasers address environmental concerns in their purchasing of desktop computers, laptops and monitors.
