New trends in green electronics
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Increased environmental consciousness is gradually promoting the manufacturing of green consumer electronic products to attract more consumers. Using environmentally-friendly manufacturing techniques, modern firms satisfy consumer needs by becoming more and more socially responsible without compromising growth opportunities. Moreover, by increasing the reusability and recycling rate of their end products, electronics manufacturers forge their way toward a greener prospect through the adoption of greener business practices.
Especially in the electronics manufacturing industry, the integration of green practices in corporate policies is an extremely challenging feat. Firms are required to eliminate waste in order to use less resources more efficiently thus increasing the efficiency of their supply chain. Through the production of eco-friendly, lead-free products, electronics firms not only lower their energy consumption and cut their costs, but, most importantly, they reduce their carbon footprint. These efforts lead to improved customer satisfaction and superior improved brand image.
The trend is clearly toward a greener future in the electronics manufacturing industry. As consumers become more sophisticated, they become more demanding and aware of the products that are available on the market. Consumers are looking for innovative technology that can also satisfy their environmentally-friendly mentality. The more electronics firms are able to integrate green aspects in their technological developments, the more consumers are attracted to green electronics. In that way, in the near future, eco-friendliness and technological innovation will, inevitably, go hand in hand.
Besides, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the damage a disposed electronic device can cause to the environment. Inappropriate disposal in landfills can cause toxic components to leak into the soil and groundwater. Electronics manufacturers set guiding principles to help consumers identify with the green standards in terms of resources used and energy consumed in the production of an electronic device. In other words, the trend toward greener electronics cannot be boosted if consumers are not part of the product analysis.
According to Greenpeace and its Guide to Greener Electronics, which uses a range of environmentally-related ranking criteria for electronics manufacturers, Apple, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson are on the top of the list in terms of offering end products that are hazard-free from substances that can harm consumers. The criteria include end products that are full of toxic chemicals; the process that firms use to handle recycling and waste elimination; and how firms plan to make their business practices greener. Given that consumers are looking for the environmental impact, even if it is relatively small, electronics manufacturers focus on lower consumption, recycled packaging, and safer disposal.
Finally, the electronics manufacturing industry is further encouraged to integrate green business practices through the enforcement of government regulations that help firms establish a higher corporate image in the competitive business environment of today. This coupled with Greenpeace’s Green Guide that encourages consumer focus on environmental issues related to consumer electronics, leads to a huge appeal on consumers on the grounds of greener and more environmentally-friendly technologies.
SOURCE:
http://www.helium.com/items/1853208-new-trends-in-green-electronics
Especially in the electronics manufacturing industry, the integration of green practices in corporate policies is an extremely challenging feat. Firms are required to eliminate waste in order to use less resources more efficiently thus increasing the efficiency of their supply chain. Through the production of eco-friendly, lead-free products, electronics firms not only lower their energy consumption and cut their costs, but, most importantly, they reduce their carbon footprint. These efforts lead to improved customer satisfaction and superior improved brand image.
The trend is clearly toward a greener future in the electronics manufacturing industry. As consumers become more sophisticated, they become more demanding and aware of the products that are available on the market. Consumers are looking for innovative technology that can also satisfy their environmentally-friendly mentality. The more electronics firms are able to integrate green aspects in their technological developments, the more consumers are attracted to green electronics. In that way, in the near future, eco-friendliness and technological innovation will, inevitably, go hand in hand.
Besides, consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the damage a disposed electronic device can cause to the environment. Inappropriate disposal in landfills can cause toxic components to leak into the soil and groundwater. Electronics manufacturers set guiding principles to help consumers identify with the green standards in terms of resources used and energy consumed in the production of an electronic device. In other words, the trend toward greener electronics cannot be boosted if consumers are not part of the product analysis.
According to Greenpeace and its Guide to Greener Electronics, which uses a range of environmentally-related ranking criteria for electronics manufacturers, Apple, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson are on the top of the list in terms of offering end products that are hazard-free from substances that can harm consumers. The criteria include end products that are full of toxic chemicals; the process that firms use to handle recycling and waste elimination; and how firms plan to make their business practices greener. Given that consumers are looking for the environmental impact, even if it is relatively small, electronics manufacturers focus on lower consumption, recycled packaging, and safer disposal.
Finally, the electronics manufacturing industry is further encouraged to integrate green business practices through the enforcement of government regulations that help firms establish a higher corporate image in the competitive business environment of today. This coupled with Greenpeace’s Green Guide that encourages consumer focus on environmental issues related to consumer electronics, leads to a huge appeal on consumers on the grounds of greener and more environmentally-friendly technologies.
SOURCE:
http://www.helium.com/items/1853208-new-trends-in-green-electronics