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EPEAT Celebrates First Anniversary of Launch in India

Nearly 3 million EPEAT-registered electronics sold,

generating significant environmental, energy, and cost savings benefits over their lifetime.

PORTLAND, Oregon – July 23, 2015 – Today the Green Electronics Council and the Confederation of Indian Industry’s…

The one year anniversary of the launch of the EPEAT green electronics rating system in India was recognized today by Green Electronics Council, their Indian partners CII and MAIT, and EPEAT manufacturer participants.

    In a reflection of India's fast-trending "green" copnsciousness, EPEAT product registrations and participating companies have both doubled since the India launch - and momentum for EPEAT use in purchasing is growing as well, with multiple public and private tenders…

Delhi – July 23, 2014 – The Confederation of Indian Industry’s Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development (CESD) today celebrated the Indian debut of the EPEAT® environmental-rating system for electronics with an event in Delhi co-hosted with the Green Electronics Council. CII convened representatives from the electronics industry, enterprise purchasers, government and Indian civil society in a discussion of how EPEAT can support and reinforce Indian efforts to reduce the environmental…

It is heartening to see the increasing attention paid to e-waste impacts in India by media outlets and individuals throughout the country. I just read two articles that reflect the growth of attention to these important issues:

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The list of EPEAT registered products for India is now open to public view. Dell and HP have 171 products registered in the PC and Display category, with 150 rated at Silver level and 21 at Gold!

Purchasers in India can now confidently require EPEAT registration as a mark of sustainable purchasing. And each time a bid tender goes out that includes an EPEAT preference or requirement, it raises the environmental bar for all suppliers and drives further product improvements and…

As I make last preparations for my trip to India I am very excited to see the interest and activity around EPEAT on the part of manufacturers, recyclers, purchasers and others.

I look forward to being "on the ground" in both Delhi and Bangalore over the next two weeks to be able to pursue conversations that  spread awareness and involvement even more. 

For the nearly 2000 people who have viewed last week's Green Electronics webcast. First - thanks so much for your interest!, and second - here is a link to an in depth slide presentation in case you want more information:  http://j.mp/1j9cEWf  

Please visit the EPEAT website at www.epeat.net for much more information - and feel free to contact me here or directly to request assistance or enter into…