Environment

Eco Labels

TCO

Dell offers many OptiPlex desktop models that meet TCO'99 or TCO'05 as well as many Dell-branded displays that meet TCO '99 and TCO '03 voluntary environmental certifications. There are 4 main areas that encompass the requirements of TCO:

Ergonomics Emissions Energy Ecology

Click on the icons above for the TCO'99 or TCO'03 Display Eco-Documents as prepared by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation in conjunction with TCO. These documents apply to TCO certified products only. The above links are in pdf format.

These labels focus on features such as recyclable design, energy efficiency, ergonomics, emissions, avoidance of hazardous materials and product take back. By participating in these voluntary programs, Dell is attempting to exceed basic compliance with environmental regulatory requirements to better meet the needs of its customers and the environment. To learn more about TCO click here

Blue Angel

Dell offers OptiPlex desktop and Dell branded printer models for the European market that meet the standards of Germany's Blue Angel voluntary environmental label. The Blue Angel Environmental label requires products to exhibit the following characteristics:

Energy Efficiency Opportunity to Reuse and Recycle used products and components System longevity and expandability Avoidance of environmentally harmful substances where ever technically possible Low noise emissions

To learn more about Blue Angel click here.

Japan PC Green Label

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association(JEITA) has proposed an Eco-Mark for personal computers. Dell has been one of the original members of this program since 2001, and has successfully registered selected OptiPlex, Precisions and Latitude models.

To apply the PC green label Dell had to pass the standards examination for personal computers and displays.

The "PC green label" indicates a PC maker's overall efforts and activities to ensure that the computer is environmentally conscious on the following aspects: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R).

The label concept consists of the following three elements:

Environmentally conscious product design and manufacturing PC take back, reuse, recycling and proper disposal after end of use Environmental information disclosure

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