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This subgroup researched various mechanisms that can be used to achieve the objectives of the system, prioritizing market and financial mechanisms over mandates.
An Electronic Product DfE Rating System - The subgroup has chosen to focus on developing a methodology to assess design-for-environment for electronic products, especially design-for-end-of-life-management. Such a rating system would create an incentive for product designers/manufacturers to design products that reduce end-of-life costs and associated environmental impacts.
Read background information (PDF)
Member list (PDF)
Market Driver Subgroup Work Plan (PDF)
Market Driver Progress as of 12/7/01 (PDF)
Working Documents:
Situational Analysis (PDF) - a brief description of the subgroup's rationale for selecting the project to develop an electronic product DfE rating system.
Desired Attributes of an Assessment Methodology (PDF) - a list of desired attributes and characteristics of the assessment methodology.
Model Design-for-Environment Assessment Tools (PDF) - brief descriptions of different tools that are used to assess the environmental characteristics of products; includes LEED (Green Buildings), TCO (electronics equipment), and others.
Overview of DfE Assessment Standards (PDF) - a compilation of DfE assessment criteria for electronic products used in several eco-label standards and technical industry documents. All criteria relate to product design for end-of-life management.
Meeting summaries:
Contact: Wayne Rifer
Rifer Environmental
1975 NW 113th
Portland, OR 97229
503-644-0294
E-mail: wrifer@concentric.net
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