Self-Declarations of Environmental Product Attributes according to ECMA TR/70 2nd edition Thomas Fischer Sony International (Europe) GmbH Reinhard Höhn IBM Deutschland GmbH Greg Batts Kodak Limited Technical Committee 3 Product-Related Environmental Attribute
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Self-Declarations of Environmental Product Attributes according to ECMA TR/70 2nd edition
“ECMA is an international, Europe-based industry association founded in 1961 and dedicated to the standardization of information and communication systems.”
Self-Declarations of Environmental Product Attributes according to ECMA TR/70 2nd edition EL
Active Members (Status 04/2000)Alcatel (P. Dubots, F) BT (K. Mohan, UK)Compaq Comp (Dr. F. Hermann, D) Dell (G. Hartnett, Ir)Eastman Kodak (Dr. G. Batts, UK) Hewlett Packard (Th. Bazlen, D) IBM (Dr. R. Höhn, D; Dr. R. Granda, USA) ICL Comp (J.G-. Boyce, UK) Intel (T. Ellerton, D) NEC (A. Schwarz, D)Philips (Dr. H. Rijks, NL) Siemens (Dr. G. Niedermeier, D) Sony (Dr. Th. Fischer, D; A. Schneider, D) Xerox (Dr. M. Hemming,UK)
2. Referencescontains standards, guidelines and directives, which are referred directly to in TR/70
3. Definitions
4. Acronyms
5. Information to customers and usersdefines all attributes that must or may be declared
Annex A provides some sample declarations in order to assist the potential user
Annex B lists standards, guidelines and directives that are linked to the subject which were considered during the compilation process of the report - no reference
Self-Declarations of Environmental Product Attributes according to ECMA TR/70 2nd edition EL
• Product information/description (product and manufacturer identification)• Extension of product lifetime (repair, warranty, upgradeability / extendibility)• Power consumption in several modes• Radio frequency emissions (EMC)• ELF/VLF emissions (only visual display units)• Acoustical noise emissions• Chemical emissions*• Materials (declaration of not used suspiciously materials)• Disassembly (declaration of design features supporting easy disassembly)• Batteries (types, weight, disposal)• Product packaging (types, weight, take-back)• Take-back information (for product and consumables)• Documentation (paper type and bleaching method)
* An ECMA TC 38 subgroup just published a draft standard for comments in order to standardize the measurement of chemical emissions.
Self-Declarations of Environmental Product Attributes according to ECMA TR/70 2nd edition EL
The use of ECMA TR/70 is voluntary and not restricted. The standardized document can be used for several purposes e.g:
• Answering customer questions• Attachment to tender• Publication on internet• Provided with the product• Add-on to manuals • Add-on to technical documentation
Self-Declarations of Environmental Product Attributes according to ECMA TR/70 2nd edition EL
The ECMA Technical Committee 38 welcomes comments on the current version of TR/70. The committee is always striving to adapt the report to the most up to date customer requirements for environmental information.
However, a change of the text is only possible with agreement by the ECMA TC 38 and with the approval by the ECMA General Assembly.
Self-Declarations of Environmental Product Attributes according to ECMA TR/70 2nd edition EL
ECMA TR/70 is a useful tool to declare environmental product attributes without restrictions by limits in a world-wide harmonized way.
The TR/70 document is voluntary, easy to use and has many potential applications (helps to cover many requests of customers especially major customers, marketing; could be delivered with product, internet, tenders, add-on to technical documentation).
Manufacturer and suppliers should take the opportunity to support a standardized reporting of environmental attributes by using the ECMA TR/70 document. Procurement organizations should also request them as a part of their purchasing criteria.