Designers get help to reduce environmental impact of laptops, phones and TVs, and improve energy efficiency

Geneva (Switzerland) 30 January (PROTEXT/ots) - A new InternationalStandard from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) will helpdesigners of audio-video and information technology equipment - such aslaptops, mobile phones and TVs - to make the best decisions on energyefficiency and reducing environmental impact at the start of the design anddevelopment process.

The standard - IEC 62075 - makes designers consider the entire life cycleof a product - from the materials and energy used in its manufacturing, toits efficiency when switched on or in standby mode, through to the safedisposal of the product at the end of its life.

Designers are told to consider the product’s energy efficiency, the use ofvarious materials, such as different types of plastics, as well as theproduct packaging. To increase energy efficiency, the standard helps toexplain the different operating modes and the relevant benefits/drawbacksto be considered.

The standard advises on the environmental regulations that are coming intoforce, and provides links to numerous government environment agenciesaround the world.

Commenting on the new standard, IEC General Secretary & Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Ronnie Amit, said: "The IEC Standard helps designers consider allaspects of a product’s life cycle, from the cradle to grave. If we can getdesigners to think holistically at the start of the product’s life cycle,then it’s a win-win for the consumer, governments and industry alike."

About IEC

IEC is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization comprising 145countries that develops international standards for all electrical,electronic and related technologies. IEC Standards cover a vast range oftechnologies including power generation, home appliances and officeequipment, solar and marine energy and nanotechnologies.

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Phone: +41/22/919-02-65

E-Mail: jjb@iec.ch

Internet: http://www.iec.ch

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