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Green Purchasing and Leasing of Electronics
Green Purchasing
Green purchasing involves deciding what electronic devices to buy based on their impact on the environment. This could include the materials used to make these products or how much energy they use.
Northwest Product Stewardship Council Green Purchasing Content
- Guide to Environmentally Preferable Computer Purchasing
- Eco-Labels and Product Certifications for Computers, Monitors, Printers
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:
Leasing
Many computer manufacturers also provide leasing options for their products. Leasing may ultimately extend the useful life of the equipment. Here’s a few manufacturer examples:
Information on this page provided in part from: EPA 3 eCycling