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Next Generation TCO Certified – draft criteria released
In December 2018, the next generation of the sustainability certification TCO Certified will be launched — generation 8. The criteria draft is now released, including many new and updated criteria, aiming to drive even further sustainability progress in the IT product industry.
Epson makes major push for sustainability — chooses TCO Certified
AV buyers will now have an easier time to make more sustainable choices, as market leader Epson is the latest to achieve the TCO Certified designation, for 45 of their professional projector models.
Reuse IT products — make a difference on #CircularElectronicsDay!
#CircularElectronicsDay highlights the fact that 50 million metric tons of IT products and other electronics are discarded around the world every year. The waste contains both valuable metals and hazardous substances that are often released into nature and affect human health.
Experts meet in Stockholm to discuss future of Green Economy
Today, the Green Economy conference “Putting words into action” takes place in Stockholm as part of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) annual meeting.
25 years of innovation, a global milestone for sustainable IT products
For over 25 years, TCO Certified has developed solutions for driving social and environmental responsibility in IT products and their manufacture.
Sustainable IT product purchasing: Guide helps organisations succeed
By setting relevant sustainability criteria, purchasing organisations can help drive increased environmental and social responsibility in the market.
HP joins Dell, Lenovo in Offering TCO Certified Notebook Computers
IT brand HP has joined Dell and Lenovo in achieving the TCO Certified sustainability certification for a range of notebook computers.
IT factories show improvement in social responsibility
A new compliance study by sustainability certification TCO Certified reveals major improvements in factories manufacturing IT products for 16 brands.
Report: Improvements and challenges in factory working conditions
In our 2016 progress report, our most recent follow up verification rounds reveal both progress and challenges in IT factory working conditions.
Proposed chemical tax on electronics misses environmental target
The chemical tax on electronics is aimed at substances with known negative effects, while giving a pass to untested substitutes with possibly greater risk
More TCO Certified projectors as buyers drive sustainability
Casio joins NEC and Acer in offering projectors that meet all TCO Certified life cycle sustainability criteria. Buyers can choose from 50 certified models.
Are Your Electronics Socially Responsible?
Some of the problems that plague IT production; from modern-day forced labor to extreme overtime — the human costs of IT manufacturing can be staggering.
