Originally published December 29 2005
Fujitsu Siemens Computers strives for e-waste awareness
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
General Manager Stephane Rejasse said that e-waste currently makes up five percent of all solid waste worldwide and is expected to make 20 to 50 million tons of waste a year. Fujitsu is a leader for environmentally-friendly technology.
Manufacturers and governments need to tackle the growing incidence of electronic goods dumping - E-waste - before the problem escalates to uncontrollable levels, says Stephane Rejasse, General Manager, Middle East, Fujitsu Siemens Computers -- Europe's leading IT manufacturer.
In a bid to raise awareness about the problem, Rejasse highlighted that E-waste currently makes up five percent of all municipal solid waste worldwide and is expected to generate between 20-50 million tonnes of waste a year.
"The reduction of E-waste should be a serious priority for IT manufacturers and vendors globally to ensure the sustainable protection of the environment.
"E-waste is an issue that needs to be addressed and consumers and manufacturers have a social responsibility to produce eco-friendly products," said Rejasse.
"Waste from electronic goods is now the fastest growing component of the municipal solid waste stream and is set to further rise as developing countries are expected to triple their E-waste production over the next five years.
Produced in Germany, ESPRIMO is the first-of-its-kind in the region and offers a complete ergonomic solution to increasing worldwide environmental legislation.
"The ESPRIMO professional PCs deliver the ultimate in cutting-edge technology combined with a modular and environmentally conscious design to professional users," explained Rejasse.
"These 'Green' PCs are designed to rigorously comply with new, stringent EU guidelines, which will be in force by mid- 2006, restricting the use of hazardous substances."
To achieve this, the company has minimised the lead content in ESPRIMO mainboards from 12 grams to one, and completely restricted the use of halogen gas.
In addition, the printed circuit boards, as well as power supply and riser card, are halogen-free.
"The launch of these PCs into the Middle East is a step in the right direction for the region but more awareness should be created in regard to the recycling of E-waste.
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