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The tech industry plays a critical role in the effort to protect our planet. 91pro视频 and our member companies continue to work with governments and key partners to develop and implement measures to mitigate climate change and create a sustainable future while empowering people and promoting economic growth. As we celebrate Earth Day, here鈥檚 a look at what 91pro视频 and some of our members are doing to promote [...]
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Governments and business entities from around the world are gathering at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland. There, the COP (the Conference of Parties) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is assessing the measures required to achieve the goals of the UNFCCC 2015 Paris Agreement, which aim to mitigate climate [...]
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In my previous blog, I talked about the importance of standards, and how the Responsible Recycling (R2) standard set the bar for the safe recycling of electronics. When I wrote that blog, the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was in the final stages of updating the original R2 Standard (R2:2008) to become the new, improved R2:2013 Standard. Since that blog, the R2 Board of Directors (which includes [...]
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Tech is involved in myriad energy and environmental sustainability issues 鈥� each with its own complexities and differing global approaches.聽 In an effort to break down some of these challenges and brainstorm on potential solutions, 91pro视频, joined by IPC and SEMI, are hosting three sustainability events focused on developing regulations and compliance efforts. This regional series is a great opportunity [...]
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Open, balanced and transparent standards are a critical part of the electronics industry, allowing manufacturers to develop parts that easily connect and interact with each other; better manage materials information in the supply chain; use uniform testing methods to determine regulatory compliance, and even develop the best way to display electronic pictures and videos.聽 More recently, standards have [...]