Drawing the Line—How Green Electronics Turn Brown When Exposed to the Light of Day

摘要

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was developed to help electronics purchasers evaluate the environmental performance of electronic products throughout their life cycle. Developed to meet the growing demands of large institutional purchasers to buy greener electronic products, it also clearly defines the environmental parameters for manufacturers to incorporate into their product design processes. EPEAT has already been referenced in almost USD 32 billion worth of computer contracts. It sets a precedent for other environmentally preferable purchasing legislation and is endorsed by the U.S. EPA.