EPEAT, the new green computer designation system released in July, has already identified more than 200 desktop computers, laptops, and monitors from eight manufacturers. Compared to traditional computer equipment, all EPEAT-registered computers have reduced levels of cadmium, lead, and mercury to better protect human health and the environment.
They are also more energy efficient, which reduces emissions of climate changing greenhouse gases, and are easier to upgrade and recycle. In fact, manufacturers must offer safe recycling options for the products when they are no longer useable. "We are pleasantly surprised at the enormous response from the computer manufacturing community. Many companies obviously have obviously been working to green their products and EPEAT is allowing them to showcase their environmental improvements," explained Jeff Omelchuck, Executive Director of the Green Electronics Council, which manages the EPEAT program. "Other manufacturers still have significant room for improvement."
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