Green Purchasing and Leasing of Electronics
Green Purchasing
- A Guide to Environmentally Preferable Computer Purchasing
- Eco-Labels and Product Certifications for Computers, Monitors, Printers – Northwest Product Stewardship Council
- EPA ENERGY STAR The EPA ENERGY STAR program has information about ENERGY STAR labeled computers, monitors, and printers, including criteria and lists of qualifying products. There are several links to their programs:
- Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition The Clean Computer Campaign, a project of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, researched major computer corporations operating in the USA to see how responsible these corporations were to their consumers.
Leasing
Many computer manufacturers also provide leasing options for their products. Leasing may ultimately extend the useful life of the equipment. Different manufacturers offer leasing services for a range of customers, from the individual consumer to the large corporation. Please check specific program details on the company’s Web site.
Information on this page provided in part from: EPA 3 eCycling
