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Designed who purchases electronicsfrom consumers to
enterprisesevaluate, compare and select products that What is
EPEAT? EPEAT is the definitive global registry for greener
electronics. 3,500+ products 45+ from manufacturers countries 41 in
Contains reduce environmental impact to help everyone
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What products does EPEAT cover? Desktops, laptops/notebooks,
workstations, thin clients and displays Imaging devices and
televisions Servers and mobile devices Currently: Coming soon: Up
next:
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What criteria does a product have to meet? EPEATs environmental
criteria cover the complete product lifecycle from design to
recycling. The criteria were developed by stakeholders in a
consensus process
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What do the different EPEAT levels mean? Products must meet all
required criteria to qualify for EPEAT. Products are rated Bronze,
Silver or Gold based on how many optional criteria they meet.
GreenGreenerGreenest
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How is EPEAT different from ENERGY STAR ? ENERGY STAR covers energy
efficiency. EPEAT is a more comprehensive measure of reduced
environmental impact than ENERGY STAR. EPEATs environmental
criteria cover the complete product lifecycle. EPEAT-registered
products meet anywhere from in addition to the latest Energy Star
standard. 21 to 48 other rigorous criteria For more info:
Energystar.gov
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Why is EPEAT the definitive green electronics registry? Easy to use
Comprehensive Support services for partners Clear criteria designed
to complement country-specific requirements Transparent
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What are the potential benefits of selling EPEAT registered
products? Enhance company reputation Attract and retain
environmentally minded customers Gain access to contracts and
purchasers who require EPEAT Lend further credibility to products
you sellthose designed with the environment in mind
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What are the potential benefits of buying EPEAT registered
products? Purchasers who use EPEAT to guide purchasing decisions
can: Make informed decisions and choose products that reflect their
values Reduce their environmental impact and potentially their
energy costs Make progress toward their environmental goals Be
recognized as EPEAT Purchasing Partners
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How does a product make it onto the registry? Manufacturers declare
the specific criteria that their product meets, and participate in
an ongoing verification process after registration. To register
products in EPEAT, a manufacturer commits to: Make accurate
declarations Participate in independent verification Correct any
inaccuracies discovered through verification
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How do I find out what products are on the registry? Search the
registry at EPEAT.net Obtain an XML feed from EPEAT Use one of
EPEATs approved data providers including Ingram Micro and CNet Make
head-to-head comparisons by manufacturer, country, rating tier and
criteria.
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What other resources are available to me through EPEAT? EPEAT.net
Champion toolkit Online EPEAT training EPEAT partner services [Name
of contact within your company] [Email address] | [Phone] For more
information, call or email your representative/contact:
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How do I write/talk about EPEAT? Go to EPEAT.net and log in to
access this information. The official EPEAT Style Guide contains
instructions for the appropriate use of the EPEAT name, logo and
messaging.
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What is the purpose of EPEAT? EPEAT vision: A world where the
negative environmental and social impacts of electronics are
continually reduced and electronic products are designed to
accelerate the world's transition to sustainability. EPEAT mission:
Operate the most successful global environmental rating system for
electronic products, helping connect purchasers to environmentally
preferable choices, and thereby benefiting producers who
demonstrate environmental responsibility and innovation. Managed by
EPEAT, Inc. a nonprofit organization based in Portland, OR
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selling or buying products that meet EPEAT criteria, you contribute
to significant environmental benefits. Reduce more than 1.6 million
metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions Over their lifecycle, the
EPEAT-registered products sold in 2010 will: Reduce use of primary
materials by 15.7 million metric tons Eliminate use of enough
mercury to fill 437,048 household fever thermometers Avoid the
disposal of 59,525 metric tons of hazardous waste Save more than 9
billion kilowatt hours of electricity
