NEC and TCO Certified Announce Halogen-Free Computer Display
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Posted on September 13, 2010 at 6:07:01 AM
NEC and TCO Certified Announce Halogen-Free Computer Display
STOCKHOLM, September 13, 2010--
- Landmark Development in the Green Design of Electronics
In a major advancement for green technology, the TCO Certified eco-label
for electronics, together with display industry leader NEC, today announced
the NEC MultiSync(R) EA222Wme wide computer monitor as the first to receive
the TCO Certified Edge award for groundbreaking achievements in environmental
design. The award is presented in recognition of NEC's achievement in
eliminating halogens, a proven hazard to human health and the environment.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/tcodevelopment/44213/
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100913/407632 )
Since 1995 the worldwide TCO certification has been dedicated to reducing
and eliminating the use of halogens and other hazardous substances in
electronics.
"The fact that we are now able to announce a product that has eliminated
the halogens chlorine and bromine completely is a huge step in creating
greater sustainability in the design of PC products - which is the main
objective of the TCO Certified program. By working closely with industry and
other stakeholders, we now see the result of many years effort to find
alternative materials that are less hazardous to the earth and human health,
while still retaining the fire safety assurance that users demand. This is
exactly what the TCO Certified program is designed to do and we applaud NEC
on its efforts to reach this landmark", says Soren Enholm, CEO TCO
Development.
"NEC's Green Vision philosophy aligns very well with the TCO
certification program with tough requirements that the product should offer
both high performance and minimal impact on the environment. We are very
proud to be the first display vendor with a TCO Certified Edge designation
for a monitor free from halogen, and it is a significant proof that our
innovations for greener IT products are at the cutting edge", says Clemens
von Braunmuehl, Manager Product Management EMEA, NEC Display Solutions Europe
GmbH.
Halogenated substances have been used as an inexpensive and simple fire
retardant in electronics, textiles and other everyday products for many
years. They are also commonly used as a "plasticizer" in many products,
giving the product a softer, pliable character. The environmental and health
problems with halogens lie in their stability and persistence. They don't
degrade when disposed of but are actually shown to remain in plants, animals
and humans, for example in fat and breast milk. It has also been shown to
adversely affect hormonal function, potentially causing fertility problems.
TCO Certified is a third party certification for high performance ICT
products that are also designed for minimal environmental impact. Since 1992
the TCO certification program has had a significant influence on improved
image quality and ergonomics for displays, as well as the reduction of
electromagnetic emissions from ICT products. Energy efficiency and reduced
usage of hazardous substances are also key aspects of the TCO Certification.
Products covered by the TCO certification program are notebook, desktops and
all in one PCs, computer displays, phone headsets and projectors. TCO
Certified makes it easy to choose technology designed for both high usability
and the environment. TCO Development, the company behind TCO Certified, is
headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with regional presence in Asia and North
America. For more information see http://www.tcodevelopment.com.
Contacts:
Soren Enholm CEO, TCO Development,
Phone +46-8-782-91-03,
E-mail:soren.enholm@tcodevelopment.com
Emma Sjogren, Environmental Specialist, TCO Development,
Phone: +46-8-782-91-95
E-mail: emma.sjogren@tcodevelopment.com
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100913/407632
Video:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/tcodevelopment/44213/
Source: TCO Development
Soren Enholm CEO, TCO Development, Phone +46-8-782-91-03,
E-mail:soren.enholm@tcodevelopment.com; Emma Sjogren, Environmental Specialist, TCO Development, Phone: +46-8-782-91-95, E-mail: emma.sjogren@tcodevelopment.com
STOCKHOLM, September 13, 2010--
- Landmark Development in the Green Design of Electronics
In a major advancement for green technology, the TCO Certified eco-label
for electronics, together with display industry leader NEC, today announced
the NEC MultiSync(R) EA222Wme wide computer monitor as the first to receive
the TCO Certified Edge award for groundbreaking achievements in environmental
design. The award is presented in recognition of NEC's achievement in
eliminating halogens, a proven hazard to human health and the environment.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/tcodevelopment/44213/
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100913/407632 )
Since 1995 the worldwide TCO certification has been dedicated to reducing
and eliminating the use of halogens and other hazardous substances in
electronics.
"The fact that we are now able to announce a product that has eliminated
the halogens chlorine and bromine completely is a huge step in creating
greater sustainability in the design of PC products - which is the main
objective of the TCO Certified program. By working closely with industry and
other stakeholders, we now see the result of many years effort to find
alternative materials that are less hazardous to the earth and human health,
while still retaining the fire safety assurance that users demand. This is
exactly what the TCO Certified program is designed to do and we applaud NEC
on its efforts to reach this landmark", says Soren Enholm, CEO TCO
Development.
"NEC's Green Vision philosophy aligns very well with the TCO
certification program with tough requirements that the product should offer
both high performance and minimal impact on the environment. We are very
proud to be the first display vendor with a TCO Certified Edge designation
for a monitor free from halogen, and it is a significant proof that our
innovations for greener IT products are at the cutting edge", says Clemens
von Braunmuehl, Manager Product Management EMEA, NEC Display Solutions Europe
GmbH.
Halogenated substances have been used as an inexpensive and simple fire
retardant in electronics, textiles and other everyday products for many
years. They are also commonly used as a "plasticizer" in many products,
giving the product a softer, pliable character. The environmental and health
problems with halogens lie in their stability and persistence. They don't
degrade when disposed of but are actually shown to remain in plants, animals
and humans, for example in fat and breast milk. It has also been shown to
adversely affect hormonal function, potentially causing fertility problems.
TCO Certified is a third party certification for high performance ICT
products that are also designed for minimal environmental impact. Since 1992
the TCO certification program has had a significant influence on improved
image quality and ergonomics for displays, as well as the reduction of
electromagnetic emissions from ICT products. Energy efficiency and reduced
usage of hazardous substances are also key aspects of the TCO Certification.
Products covered by the TCO certification program are notebook, desktops and
all in one PCs, computer displays, phone headsets and projectors. TCO
Certified makes it easy to choose technology designed for both high usability
and the environment. TCO Development, the company behind TCO Certified, is
headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with regional presence in Asia and North
America. For more information see http://www.tcodevelopment.com.
Contacts:
Soren Enholm CEO, TCO Development,
Phone +46-8-782-91-03,
E-mail:soren.enholm@tcodevelopment.com
Emma Sjogren, Environmental Specialist, TCO Development,
Phone: +46-8-782-91-95
E-mail: emma.sjogren@tcodevelopment.com
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100913/407632
Video:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/tcodevelopment/44213/
Source: TCO Development
Soren Enholm CEO, TCO Development, Phone +46-8-782-91-03,
E-mail:soren.enholm@tcodevelopment.com; Emma Sjogren, Environmental Specialist, TCO Development, Phone: +46-8-782-91-95, E-mail: emma.sjogren@tcodevelopment.com